Senior Human Resources Generalist

Classification: Exempt | Department: Human Resources | Reports to: Human Resources Manager | Shift: Monday-Friday, onsite role

About the Role

The Senior Human Resources Generalist provides hands-on HR support with a strong focus on employee relations, workplace investigations, employee engagement, communications, and organizational culture. This position serves as a trusted resource for employees and leaders, partnering with management to address workplace concerns, reinforce company policies, improve employee experience, and support a positive and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations
  • Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and leaders regarding workplace concerns, policies, performance, conduct, and employee relations matters.
  • Conduct and/or lead workplace investigations, including gathering information, interviewing employees and witnesses, documenting findings, and making appropriate recommendations.
  • Partner with managers and senior leaders to address employee performance, attendance, conduct, and behavioral concerns.
  • Facilitate disciplinary meetings and assist leaders in determining appropriate corrective action in accordance with company policies and practices.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate documentation related to employee relations cases, disciplinary actions, investigations, and employment decisions.
  • Support employment terminations, including preparation, documentation, coordination, and conducting termination meetings when appropriate.
  • Ensure consistent and fair application of company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
• Employee Engagement & 5C Initiatives
  • Support the company’s 5C employee engagement strategy and initiatives.
  • Partner with leaders and HR team members to develop programs that improve employee morale, engagement, communication, and retention.
  • Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing employee engagement activities, recognition programs, celebrations, and company events.
  • Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and make recommendations to leadership.
  • Help develop and implement initiatives designed to strengthen company culture and employee connection.
• Turnover & HR Analytics
  • Monitor and report employee turnover on a regular basis.
  • Analyze turnover trends by department, shift, tenure, position, and other relevant factors.
  • Identify potential causes and trends contributing to employee turnover and recommend improvement opportunities.
  • Prepare HR reports and summaries for management and senior leadership.
  • Utilize HR data to evaluate the effectiveness of engagement and retention initiatives.
• Employee Communications
  • Develop clear, engaging, and timely employee communications related to HR programs, events, policies, company initiatives, recognition, and organizational updates.
  • Assist with communication campaigns designed to improve employee awareness and participation.
  • Develop creative communication materials, including flyers, announcements, presentations, digital content, and other employee-facing materials.
  • Ensure employee communications are consistent with company culture, branding, and messaging.
• Social Media & Employer Branding
  • Support company social media initiatives by developing and coordinating employee-focused content.
  • Assist with showcasing company culture, employee events, community involvement, hiring initiatives, and organizational accomplishments.
  • Partner with HR and other departments to identify opportunities for positive employer-branding content.
  • Ensure social media content appropriately represents company values, culture, and brand.
• Other Duties
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
  • Occasional physical activity throughout shift (except breaks and lunch) such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with significant experience in employee relations.
• Manufacturing or other industrial HR experience is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting disciplinary actions, performance management, and employment separations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with leaders and HR team members.