Human Resources Generalist

About the role

The Plant HR Generalist will be a key player in driving the human resources operations at our manufacturing facility. The role involves managing HR administration, supporting employee engagement, and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the HR Operations Lead
• Manage day-to-day HR administration for the manufacturing site, ensuring accurate employee records and data management.
• Process employee lifecycle transactions including hires, transfers, promotions, leaves, separations, and organizational updates.
• Maintain HRIS records, personnel files, and compliance documentation.
• Support Employee Experience & Engagement
• Partner with plant leadership and corporate HR teams to execute talent, compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee development programs.
• Lead and support employee engagement initiatives that strengthen morale, culture, retention, and team effectiveness.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, payroll, leave programs, and workplace resources.
• Manage Payroll, Benefits & Leave Programs
• Process payroll using UKG/UltiPro, including audits, reporting, attendance tracking, and payroll reconciliations.
• Administer leave of absence programs, coordinating documentation, tracking, return-to-work activities, and compliance requirements.
• Career Development
• Career development programs, including performance management and employee development.
• Ensure Compliance & Administrative Excellence
• Conduct or support audits related to payroll, I-9 documentation, employee records, and other compliance requirements.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, including reporting, documentation, tracking, and coordination with claim representatives.
• Support Plant Operations
• Maintain HR communication boards and wellness information.
• Career Development
• Career development programs, including performance management and employee development.
• Coordinate site administrative activities including conference room scheduling, mail distribution, office supply management, document processing, and purchasing reconciliation.
• Contribute to special projects and other HR Initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting HR operations, employee relations, payroll, benefits, leave administration, or HR compliance activities.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee records and handling sensitive information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a manufacturing, distribution, plant, or other operations environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems such as UKG/UltiPro.
• Experience administering leave programs and workers' compensation processes.
• Knowledge of employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated success driving employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.