Human Resources Generalist/Sinton

About the role

Works in partnership with Corporate HR and plant management to drive departmental and organizational initiatives by providing a full range of Human Resources services including payroll activities. Ensures that all human resource processes and payroll functions for the plant are carried out in a timely manner. Supports various HR‑related activities such as recruiting, on‑boarding, compensation and benefits strategies and record keeping for the plant.

Responsibilities

• Act as the HR point of contact to employees and provide direction to the plant leadership team.
• Process weekly hourly payroll and maintain payroll and compensation records for the site.
• Manage hourly attendance weekly, assist with employee investigations, and administer FMLA and other leaves in compliance with company policy, federal and state requirements, in conjunction with Corporate HR.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims with Corporate HR and an outside third‑party administrator, providing updates and records when necessary.
• Maintain the HRIS database; compile reports and analyze data as needed.
• Identify and apply recruiting strategies to ensure a timely response to filling open positions; manage the recruitment effort, applicant processing, screening, and onboarding process.
• Ensure accurate completion and recordkeeping of new hire paperwork.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR and plant leadership to close talent gaps and improve recruitment, leadership development, and retention plans to meet business goals.
• Provide guidance on benefit plans for the plant, including enrollments, change reporting, reconciliation, audits, maintaining statistical data, and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Handle confidential personnel data and sensitive personnel matters with the utmost discretion.
• Identify and monitor the plant's culture to support the attainment of company goals/key results and maintain a positive work environment.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment supporting a manufacturing location.
• Strong customer service skills in advising employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in a related field) and/or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years HR Generalist experience required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Solid experience in payroll operations, HRIS database management, and Microsoft Office applications.