Plant Human Resources Generalist

About the role

The Plant Human Resources Generalist is responsible for delivering and administering recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee training programs for a manufacturing facility in Hamilton, Ohio. This role focuses on executing day-to-day HR operations, supporting production staffing needs, ensuring accurate payroll processing, administering employee benefits, and delivering hands-on training on the plant floor. The position works closely with plant leadership and employees to ensure compliance, efficiency, and workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Execute full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer processing.
  • Coordinate pre-employment requirements such as background checks, drug screens, and onboarding documentation.
  • Conduct new hire orientation and ensure completion of required employment paperwork.
• Training & Development
  • Deliver new hire and ongoing training sessions on the production plant floor, including safety procedures, job-specific skills, and company policies.
  • Coordinate and track mandatory compliance training (OSHA, safety, quality standards, and operational procedures).
  • Support cross-training initiatives and refresher training in partnership with supervisors.
  • Maintain accurate training records and certification documentation.
• Payroll & Benefits Administration
  • Process and verify weekly or biweekly payroll for plant employees, ensuring accuracy in hours worked, overtime, and deductions.
  • Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries.
  • Serve as a point of contact for payroll and benefits-related questions.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company payroll and benefits regulations.
• General HR Support
  • Maintain personnel files and HRIS records in accordance with company and legal requirements.
  • Track and report HR metrics such as time-to-fill, turnover, training completion, and attendance.
  • Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and HR administrative duties.
  • Support employee relations matters and respond to policy-related questions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience handling payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Experience delivering employee training, including hands-on instruction in a production setting.
• Working knowledge of federal and Ohio employment laws and wage and hour regulations.

Skills

• Knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, especially in group training settings.
• Ability to work comfortably on the production floor and engage directly with employees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $28 per hour (depending on experience), paid weekly.
• Health, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• 6 paid holidays off.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee referral program: $500 for each employee referred.
• Additional benefit details at www.vinylmax.com/benefits.

Work Environment

• Onsite position at a manufacturing facility in Hamilton, Ohio.
• Regular presence on the production plant floor to deliver training and support employees.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, standard business hours.