Human Resources Generalist

About the role

Yamato Corporation is a global manufacturer of weighing equipment used in the food packaging industry, with over 100 years of leadership in weighing technology. Headquartered in Grafton, Wisconsin, Yamato Corporation supports sales and service for Yamato scales across North, Central, and South America and is a subsidiary of Yamato Scale Co., Ltd. in Akashi, Japan. The Human Resources Generalist will support HR functions for Yamato Corporation’s North American offices in Grafton, WI, Lake Forest, CA, and Mexico, as well as remote employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the full recruitment lifecycle: workforce planning, job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer, and onboarding while ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Conduct proactive candidate sourcing to develop and maintain a strong talent pipeline.
• Partner with hiring managers to create new job descriptions and review/update existing ones.
• Develop and maintain interview guides and resources for consistent, effective, and legally compliant interviewing practices.
• Represent the company at career fairs, recruiting events, and other talent acquisition activities.
• Conduct new employee orientation in partnership with the Senior HR Manager to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
• Partner with managers to develop effective onboarding plans for new hires and assist with coordinating employee meetings and onboarding activities.
• Provide training and guidance to managers on effective, consistent, and legally compliant interviewing and selection practices.
• Assist with benefits-related projects, including annual open enrollment and benefits renewal activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee benefits information in Employee Navigator.
• Support employees and managers with benefits‑related questions and administrative needs.
• Assist in maintaining accurate, complete, and confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Monitor and stay current on existing, new, and pending employment laws and regulations to support organizational compliance.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Review and update the employee handbook and HR policies as needed to reflect organizational practices and legal requirements.
• Provide general HR support to employees and managers while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Assist with special company events & meetings, 401(k) investment & annual enrollment education sessions, holiday parties, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of recruiting experience with demonstrated success in proactively sourcing, attracting, and hiring qualified candidates.
• 2–3 years of Human Resources Generalist experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, candidate, and company information.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR compliance practices preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and follow‑through.
• Self‑driven and capable of working independently.
• Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and a high level of integrity.
• Consistently produces accurate work and meets established deadlines.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively in a fast‑paced, changing environment.

Benefits

• Eligibility for company‑paid benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability) on the first day of employment, subject to plan terms.
• Yamato pays 100% of the health, dental, and vision premiums for the employee and eligible family members.
• Eligibility for the 401(k) plan on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service