Human Resources Generalist II

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist II plays a key role in shaping an engaging, inclusive, and high-performance culture across our Fort Worth sites. This onsite role serves as the “face of HR” for two facilities in the Fort Worth area and provides direct support to a Division.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to leaders and employees, championing critical HR initiatives that drive employee development, organizational effectiveness, and overall workplace satisfaction.
• Bring to life our people value: “A place where people want to work and choose to stay.”
• Provide hands-on support to employees and managers, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Lead the implementation of HR programs—from recruiting support and employee relations to training and engagement activities.
• Recruiting Support Partner:
• Closely with site leadership to understand hiring needs and deliver against workforce plans.
• Draft and refine job descriptions, translating them into compelling job postings.
• Serve as a collaborative liaison with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a smooth end-to-end hiring process.
• Oversee new hire onboarding, including pre-boarding activities and leading biweekly new hire orientation sessions.
• Employee Relations:
• Build trusted relationships with leaders to promote a positive, productive work environment.
• Coordinate activities that strengthen employee engagement, connection, and morale.
• Conduct exit interviews, identify trends, and recommend actions that enhance retention.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance and team dynamics.
• Lead thorough, timely employee investigations as needed.
• Employee Development:
• Partner with business leaders and HR colleagues to enhance onboarding and new-hire experiences.
• Develop and deliver approved training programs.
• Support HR Business Partners in calibration and succession planning processes.
• Help leaders and employees define career pathways and identify growth opportunities.
• Payroll and Benefits Support:
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll and benefits, engaging internal experts when needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Support benefits enrollment at hire and during open enrollment.
• Conduct routine data audits (e.g., 401(k), Dayforce), as required, to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a human resources generalist
• Bachelor's degree in human resources preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Broad understanding of HR functional areas
• Working knowledge of employment laws (EEO, FMLA, ADA, WC, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service mindset and problem-solving abilities
• Adaptability in a changing, fast-paced environment
• Strong team orientation and collaborative approach
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or defense industry is a significant advantage

Additional Areas of Impact

• Build strong relationships across the site to proactively identify opportunities that enhance satisfaction, engagement, and empowerment.
• Manage unemployment insurance processes, including responding to claims, coordinating documentation, and preparing for and supporting unemployment hearings.
• Serve engagement initiatives and serve as an active member of the site Activities Committee.
• Lead and support special HR projects such as document management, policy development, and file maintenance.
• Perform other HR duties as needed to support a dynamic and collaborative HR team.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees