Human Resources Generalist

Responsiblities

Employee Support

• Promote and support a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and supervisors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Respond to employee questions and resolve workplace concerns in a timely, professional, and customer focused manner.
• Build positive working relationships with employees across all levels of the organization.

Talent Acquisition & Employee Lifecycle

• Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, retention, employee engagement, and performance management initiatives.
• Partner with Adecco and hiring managers to coordinate temporary staffing FTE conversion activities and new hire onboarding.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, offboarding, exit interviews, and related employee lifecycle activities.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee communications, wellness initiatives, Awardco, and other employee programs.
• Maintain leave and accommodation programs, including FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to employee benefits and leave administration as needed.

Employee Relations

• In partnership with the assigned HR Business Partner, assist supervisors with coaching, corrective action, and performance improvement activities.
• Conduct workplace investigations, document findings, escalate concerns when appropriate, and support conflict resolution efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Identify situations requiring escalation to the HR Business Partner or Head of HR.

Compliance and HR Operations

• Conduct annual policy reviews and assist with required compliance training.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, and personnel documentation while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Support HR compliance activities related to employment laws, internal policies, FDA expectations, and ISO requirements.
• Administer and audit employee building access.
• Assist with HR reporting, recordkeeping, and administrative processes.

Team Support

• Cross train to provide backup support for other HR responsibilities and projects.
• Work a schedule that provides overlap with night shift operations as business needs require.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR processes and employee experience.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualitifcations/Requirements:

• Strong customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting employees and leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships throughout the organization.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and determine appropriate escalation.
• Self motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ability to learn quickly and continuously develop HR knowledge and business acumen.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• PHR or SHRM CP certification preferred.
• 2-4 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR operations.
• Experience working with various HRIS systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Paylocity, etc. and Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and other employment regulations.
• General understanding of HR best practices, compliance requirements, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Understanding of confidentiality standards and handling sensitive employee information.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and operate standard office equipment throughout the workday.
• Ability to occasionally walk production areas and warehouse facilities.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.