Plant HR Generalist

Location: South Bend, IN | On-site

About the role

IP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing organization with more than 70 years of stability, innovation, and growth. Headquartered in Minnesota, IP Corporation supports a portfolio of operating companies that manufacture and distribute resins, gel coats, composite materials, and specialty polymer solutions used across a wide range of industrial applications. Our operating companies—Interplastic Corporation, North American Composites, HK Research, and Molding Products—work together to deliver technical expertise, high-quality products, and long-term partnerships to customers around the world. We are known for our customer-first mindset, strong technical capabilities, and collaborative culture built on trust and continuous improvement.

The Plant Human Resources Generalist serves as the primary HR partner for our Molding Products division out at our South Bend manufacturing facility, supporting leaders and employees across the full employee lifecycle. This role plays a key part in shaping the employee experience by driving talent acquisition, employee relations, onboarding, leave administration, payroll support, and engagement initiatives. This is a highly visible and collaborative role that partners closely with plant leadership to build a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees while helping drive business results through effective people practices. We're looking for someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on—someone who can balance day-to-day HR responsibilities while remaining engaged with employees on the plant floor and within the business.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Leadership Support
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees regarding workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters.
  • Conduct employee investigations related to workplace concerns, policy violations, and conflict resolution.
  • Partner with leaders on coaching, performance management, corrective actions, and development plans.
  • Support employee engagement initiatives and help foster a positive workplace culture.
  • Assist leaders in navigating complex employee situations while minimizing organizational risk.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and plant-based positions, from sourcing through offer acceptance.
  • Build local talent pipelines through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and recruiting events.
  • Coordinate onboarding activities and facilitate new hire orientation.
  • Partner with leaders to create an exceptional onboarding experience for new employees.
• Benefits, Leave & Payroll Administration
  • Support employees with benefits-related questions and coordinate with corporate HR as needed.
  • Administer leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, military leave, and other applicable programs.
  • Monitor leave activity and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll processing in partnership with supervisors and payroll teams.
• Compliance, Training & Culture
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Assist