Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources GeneralistJob DescriptionThe Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in strengthening leadership capability, improving workforce effectiveness, and supporting overall operations performance within a manufacturing environment. This position partners closely with operations leaders to drive effective onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning, while ensuring consistent application of HR policies and practices. The role also supports compensation processes, employee relations, and training initiatives to build capabilities across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leadership to strengthen leadership capability, improve workforce effectiveness, and support overall operations performance.
• Support the design and implementation of scalable, fit-for-purpose onboarding processes for new team members, including participation in new hire orientation.
• Assist in the ongoing development, training, and capability building of HR Generalists to ensure a high-performing HR function.
• Contribute to employee engagement strategies and initiatives that reinforce a high-performance team culture and problem-solving mindset.
• Collaborate with operations leaders on workforce planning, staffing strategies, and job requisition management to meet production and business needs.
• Review applicant resumes, screen candidates, and build qualified talent pools to support current and future hiring requirements.
• Develop structured interview guides, selection processes, and hiring workflows to ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance in recruitment.
• Prepare hiring recommendations and support compensation alignment for candidate offers in partnership with leadership and compensation teams.
• Support operations leadership in administering the full performance and talent management cycle, including goal-setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and operational practices across all teams and departments.
• Design, develop, and administer local training programs aligned to identified skill gaps and business requirements.
• Partner with operations leadership to identify opportunities to leverage corporate-sponsored learning and development programs.
• Address complex employee relations questions and provide guidance to managers and employees on policy interpretation and issue resolution.
• Oversee the management and resolution of employee grievances, ensuring alignment with company standards and legal requirements.
• Administer the annual merit and compensation review process for all operations team members.
• Provide support on compensation and benefits inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely communication to employees and leaders.
• Conduct HR reporting, workforce analytics, and metric tracking to support data-driven decision-making and operational insights.
• Apply knowledge of federal and state leave of absence management to support employees and leaders in managing leaves appropriately.
• Serve as a backup resource with basic payroll understanding in emergency situations, while recognizing that payroll is not a core HR function.
• Act as an agent of change by promoting continuous improvement, quality, and lean manufacturing concepts within HR processes and practices.
• Deliver strong internal customer service to employees and managers, maintaining an approachable and supportive HR presence.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, working independently when needed and demonstrating assertiveness and sound judgment.

Essential Skills

• Broad human resources generalist experience with knowledge across multiple HR functions rather than specialization in a single area such as only recruiting or only benefits.
• Strong employee relations experience, including handling complex questions, grievances, and issue resolution.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment, with understanding of concepts such as lean manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in federal and state leave of absence management and related compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to act as an agent of change, supporting process improvements and cultural initiatives.
• Strong customer service skills with a hospitality mindset and commitment to supporting employees and managers.
• Ability to design, develop, and administer local training programs aligned with business needs and skill gaps.
• Experience with onboarding processes, including new hire orientation and integration into operations teams.
• Working knowledge of HR systems and tools used for reporting, analytics, and HR process management.
• Ability to conduct HR reporting, workforce analytics, and metric tracking to support operational decision-making.
• Comfort working in and around a manufacturing production floor and interacting with production employees.
• Spanish fluency highly preferred, with willingness to consider candidates who have HR assistant experience and are bilingual in Spanish.
• Ability to collaborate closely with operations leaders on workforce planning, staffing strategies, and job requisition management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an outgoing and approachable demeanor that enables effective relationship building.
• Assertive and independent working style, with the ability to make sound recommendations and influence stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as an HR assistant or in a foundational HR role, particularly for bilingual Spanish speakers, is valued and can be a pathway into this generalist position.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes is beneficial for providing backup support in emergency situations, though payroll is not a primary responsibility.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to deliver high-quality service to employees at all levels.
• Ability to develop structured interview guides and standardized selection processes to support consistent hiring practices.
• Familiarity with compensation and benefits concepts, including merit review processes and offer alignment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to contribute to a problem-solving culture within operations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, while also operating independently and taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Outgoing, approachable personality with the ability to build rapport and "gel" with diverse team members.
• Comfort with continuous improvement methodologies and willingness to support process enhancements within HR and operations.
• Adaptability and flexibility to support changing business needs, staffing priorities, and operational demands.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based onsite in a manufacturing environment supporting approximately 150 production employees. The schedule typically follows a MondayThursday 4/10s structure, with flexibility in start and end times to accommodate operational needs and new hire orientation activities. The position requires regular presence on the production floor, so candidates should be comfortable walking the floor, engaging with production staff, and working closely with operations leaders. The environment emphasizes lean manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium costs; a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay; a company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay; career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement; paid parental leave; short- and long-term disability programs; adoption assistance; a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance provided at no cost; supplemental programs such as identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness at competitive rates; and generous paid time off including 13 company-paid holidays. The culture supports professional growth, collaboration with operations, and an engaging, people-focused environment. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Mcminnville, OR. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $79040.00 - $90000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Mcminnville, OR. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Mcminnville,OR.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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