Human Resources Generalist

About the Role

This position is responsible for day-to-day administration of human resource policies and programs, including benefits, training, employee engagement, employee relations, talent acquisition, and basic payroll functions. The role leads recruitment and hiring efforts for hourly production roles, supports leave of absence (LOA) processes, and assists with attendance management. This role may be structured as a shared position between two individuals, requiring strong subject matter knowledge and hands-on experience in primary areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for hourly roles, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring for open positions.
  • Partner with leadership to ensure timely and effective staffing aligned to business needs.
  • Own new hire orientation, including scheduling and logistics.
  • Organize site participation in university recruitment, job fairs, and career fairs.
• Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Support administration of company policies, employee handbook updates, and workplace procedures.
  • Assist with Leave Administration, Accommodations, and Return to Work processes.
  • Participate in all audits and compliant documentation.
  • Maintain extreme ownership over adherence to the Attendance Policy, including weekly tracking, reporting, and supporting leaders in addressing attendance concerns and disciplinary action.
  • Represent the organization at unemployment hearings and investigations.
  • Assist with day-to-day activities involving health benefits and protected leave of absence, including employee third-party claims, open enrollment activities, and other duties.
  • Oversee the off-boarding process, including preparation of termination paperwork, conducting exit interviews, notifying employees of COBRA rights (if applicable), preparing final paychecks, auditing and closing employee files, and making necessary changes in HRIS.
• Employee Relations
  • Conduct employee relations investigations involving workplace concerns, policy violations, attendance violations, and disciplinary matters.
  • Ensure timely reporting and documentation uploaded into the ER Case Management System.
  • Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Training & Engagement
  • Develop and promote two-way communication (feedback loop) mechanisms for the workforce to influence and promote exceptional employee engagement.
  • Facilitate and foster continuous improvement and change management activities.
  • Manage projects as necessary and participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Assist the HRBP as needed and perform all other duties as assigned.
  • Partner with HRBP on scheduling and facilitating frontline leadership training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, labor relations, business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of Human Resource experience required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Ability to work “off hours” as necessary.
• Manufacturing/CPG experience preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Capacity to understand people issues impacting the business along with a passion for relationship building.
• Proven ability to make decisive and sound judgments consistent with company culture and applicable laws.
• Experience in project management, resource management, and strategic planning.
• A desire to lead groups, drive results, and challenge the status quo.
• Proven ability to influence others and reach agreements and consensus despite differing goals and priorities.