Human Resources Generalist

We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. As part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Plymouth, MI, we operate more than 20 facilities and employ about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to leaders and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning to attract top talent.
• Conduct employee investigations and support corrective action processes while ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA and other employee accommodation processes, while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Support compensation, benefits, payroll, and employee data management activities to ensure an exceptional employee experience.
• Maintain HRIS records, reporting, and documentation while identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and operational efficiency.
• Partner with site leadership to strengthen employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and succession planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a Generalist, HR Business Partner, or related HR role.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and policy administration.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, leave management, and HR compliance activities.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, including FMLA, ADA, wage and hour regulations, and employee documentation requirements.
• Union or labor relations experience, including grievance handling, contract interpretation, or partnership with represented workforces, preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills with the ambition and potential to grow into future HR leadership opportunities.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the more relaxing.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Location: Northfield, NH (On-Site)