Human Resources Generalist

Company Overview

Nelson Global engineers, manufactures, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions. Nelson Global partners with the world’s leading OEMs. With 22 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission‑critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost. The company is dedicated to serving employees, partners, and the planet responsibly through environmental, social, and governance sustainability pillars.

Position Overview

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for a variety of HR functions at the Oshkosh, WI plant, including hourly recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, benefits, plant safety, payroll administration, leave of absence, HR compliance, HRIS reporting, training and development, and other duties assigned by the HR Manager. This is a full‑time, exempt position working 100% on‑site and reporting to the HR Manager at the Arcadia, WI plant.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Focus on recruiting hourly talent, especially skilled labor such as welders.
• Post job openings, review resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate new‑hire onboarding.
• Facilitate orientation programs and ensure completion of all new‑hire paperwork.
• Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to off‑boarding.

Employee Relations

• Serve as primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist in addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Support managers with performance evaluations, corrective actions, and documentation.

Benefits Administration

• Coordinate and administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and other perks.
• Act as liaison between employees and benefits providers to resolve issues and support open enrollment.

Payroll Administration

• Handle full‑cycle payroll administration.
• Collect time worked, vacation, holidays, overtime, and specific labor allocation reporting.

Attendance & Leave of Absence

• Administer hourly attendance policy.
• Manage disability and FMLA programs with a focus on effective administration.

HR Compliance

• Ensure location compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with internal policy and legal requirements.

HRIS & Reporting

• Manage and update employee data in the UKG HRIS system.
• Generate and analyze HR‑related reports, including turnover, absenteeism, and diversity metrics.

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs.
• Assist in implementing training initiatives that foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Policy Development

• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure employees understand and comply with company policies.

Safety

• Coordinate safety training initiatives, maintain required training records, and partner with site leadership to promote a culture of safety and accountability.
• Conduct and document incident, injury, and near‑miss investigations; identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and monitor follow‑up.
• Track safety performance metrics, maintain OSHA logs and required reporting, and communicate trends and improvement opportunities to plant leadership.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings, inspections, audits, and hazard assessments, ensuring timely resolution of identified concerns.
• Administer workers’ compensation processes.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks assigned by the HR Manager to meet ongoing company needs.

Travel throughout Wisconsin and occasional overnight travel may be required. During the facility staffing‑up phase, travel to Arcadia, WI may be up to 30‑40% for a 6–8‑week period; the requirement will decrease significantly once the facility is operational.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field strongly desired (relevant experience may substitute).
• Minimum 2+ years of hourly manufacturing associate recruiting experience, preferably recruiting skilled positions such as welders.
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive, professional HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and legal compliance.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of time and attendance systems and human capital systems.

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of experience with UKG Pro/WFM.
• HR certification (e.g., HRCI) desired.
• Prior safety administration experience desired.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, administration, and competencies.
• Excellent computer skills; intermediate Microsoft Excel required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with limited daily direction.