Human Resources Generalist

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist supports the day-to-day administration of HR operations within a unionized environment. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality HR services across employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, payroll support, benefits administration, leave management, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support daily HR operations, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding processes
• Own weekly payroll processing, ensuring accurate timekeeping, wage calculations, and compliance with union contracts and wage and hour laws
• Lead recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including interpretation of contract language and consistent application of terms
• Assist in managing union-related matters, including grievance intake, documentation, investigation support, and resolution tracking
• Support employee benefits programs and respond to employee inquiries regarding coverage and eligibility
• Cookordinate and track employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other leave policies; ensure compliance and proper documentation
• Support workers’ compensation processes, including incident reporting, claim coordination, and return-to-work tracking
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within HRIS systems
• Generate HR reports and metrics to support decision-making and compliance requirements
• Participate in investigations related to employee relations issues and recommend appropriate actions
• Collaborate with HR leadership and operations to ensure consistent HR practices across the organization
• Collaborate with divisional and corporate HR teams to implement global HR programs
• Assist with training initiatives and employee communications related to HR policies and programs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety and quality procedures
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned
• Complete projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 2–5+ years of HR experience
• Familiarity with employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and wage and hour regulations
• Experience supporting payroll, talent acquisition, and leave management is highly preferred
• Proficiency in HRIS and timekeeping systems
• Reliable transportation
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates high level of Emotional Intelligence when dealing with all levels of the company, clients, and vendors
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to learn other software
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Ability to effectively manage time, multitask, and pay close attention to details
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status