Human Resources Generalist / Office Manager

Join an employee-owned manufacturing company where people take pride in what they do and share in the success they help create. Carris Reels seeks a motivated, people-focused Human Resources Generalist / Office Manager to help shape a positive, performance-driven culture across our organization.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner to employees and leaders on all three shifts—supporting team development, engagement, and growth while reinforcing our core values of teamwork, safety, shared ownership, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a culture ambassador, promoting our employee-owned values and commitment to shared success.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to provide HR guidance in areas such as employee relations, team development, coaching, and engagement.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment—including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding—with a focus on building strong, long-term teams.
• Maintain accurate employee data, including attendance and timekeeping, and collaborate with Corporate HR/EHS/payroll to ensure system updates, recordkeeping, and compliance are timely and accurate.
• Support employees through benefits administration, workers’ compensation, and leaves of absence while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Lead training programs that enhance leadership, reinforce safety practices, and encourage continuous improvement.
• Conduct safety performance analysis and deliver action plans that support EHS objectives and results.
• Partner with managers to provide coaching on performance feedback, development planning, and recognition strategies that boost retention and morale.
• Drive employee engagement by supporting team development, wellness, and community involvement initiatives.
• Ensure consistent communication and application of company policies; serve as a trusted resource for both employees and leaders.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for people and a collaborative, accountable work style.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR and/or safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP); OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS and EHS systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Profit-sharing
• Paid time off and holidays

Why You’ll Love Working at Carris Reels

• Employee Ownership: Be part of a 100% employee-owned company where every voice matters and every contribution counts.
• Strong Culture: Play a key role in shaping a supportive, values-driven culture built on ownership and teamwork.