Human Resources Generalist

About the role

This position leads 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 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, 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 in the ER Case Management System.
  • Maintain 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 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.
  • Partner with HRBP on scheduling and facilitating frontline leadership training.
• Assist the HRBP as needed and perform all 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.
• 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.