Human Resource Generalist

Are you looking for a career that will offer professional growth and career progression at one of the country’s leading infection prevention companies? MicroCare LLC excels in developing cleaning, coating, lubricating, and infection prevention fluids tailored for diverse applications across the medical, dental, and veterinary sectors. Our commitment to innovation has led us to pioneer numerous environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions, addressing both regulatory requirements and the evolving needs of our customers in hygiene maintenance. We work in a cheerful, inclusive, and collaborative environment where we respect, encourage, and support our customers, suppliers, and each other.

About the role

This role provides broad Human Resources and administrative support for plant operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and employment practices, working in conjunction with the CT HR Team. The position serves as a key point of contact for employees and managers by supporting employee relations, onboarding, recruitment coordination, training administration, payroll/timekeeping accuracy, and HR recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits, payroll, attendance, and HR policies; provide timely and accurate information or escalate as needed.
• Address and document employee relations issues, serving as liaison in communication and conflict resolution.
• Maintain HR files, records, and systems in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements; support audits as needed.
• Assist with HR reporting, timekeeping reviews, policy updates, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Assist with tracking training certifications, liaise with external DOT training vendors, enforce safety protocols, and support Plant Manager on regulatory matters (OSHA) compliance.
• Provide recruitment support with scheduling and feedback, acting as a liaison between hiring managers, HR Manager and Connecticut HR team.
• Partner with Payroll Specialist to ensure time-card submissions are timely and accurate.
• Prepare and facilitate onboarding orientation, manage new hire paperwork, schedule mandatory safety training (PPE, chemical handling), ensuring compliance and oversee all onboarding documentation is accurate, complete and compliant in Paylocity HRIS.
• Support performance review process, distribute bonus letters, and support salary benchmarking and administration.
• Partner with Managers in safety training selections, scheduling, execution and documentation.
• Support tasks related to employee discipline, involuntary terminations, performance improvement plans, employee claims, investigations and employee relations counseling under guidance of HR management.
• Support HR initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture; assist with employee communication, documentation, and follow-up on HR-related concerns.
• Plan, organize, and support company events, celebrations, and employee engagement activities; manage logistics, communication, and vendor coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Human Resource experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Bachelor’s degree or HR Certification, SHRM training
• Working knowledge of Colorado employment law, guidelines etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency with HR systems and technology including MS Office, HRIS and Payroll systems
• Strong communication skills, written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP skills and working knowledge of Paylocity
• Bi-lingual Spanish
• Previous work experience in a chemical manufacturing environment

Skills

• Working knowledge of recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll and employee relations
• Understanding of basic employment law and compliance (FLSA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA and state regulations)
• Strong HRIS proficiency, data entry, audits, reports and employee records management
• Process oriented mindset with strong critical thinking abilities
• Ability to professionally interact with all levels of staff, maintaining high levels of confidentiality

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 9am-3pm (flexible)

Physical/Environmental Qualifications

• Continuous sitting
• Continuous keyboard use/repetitive hand motion