Human Resources Generalist
Our client is an innovative manufacturing company that specializes in the development and production of advanced additive manufacturing and components for aerospace machinery. We deliver high-performance products that meet the rigorous demands of quality, durability, and precision required for next-generation turbine engines while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team to solve problems in one of the world’s most complex engineering sectors: aviation.
What we Offer:
· Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees · Comprehensive Benefit Plans · Quarterly Bonus Opportunity · 401k with Company Match · Emphasis on Employee Engagement · Paid Holidays and Vacation Time · Tuition Reimbursement · Opportunities for Advancement
Position Overview:
The HR Generalist will help shape the workforce of a rapidly growing business sector within our larger organization. With our new facility gearing up for a period of increased hiring and operational expansion, this position will play a critical role in building the talent foundation that supports our long‑term success. Initially a major focus for this role will be on full‑cycle recruiting: attracting, sourcing, and selecting top talent to support our fast‑paced growth. Additionally the position will include broader HR generalist responsibilities, supporting employees and leaders across areas such as employee relations, payroll & benefits, performance management, compliance, and engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruiting · Lead full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates to build and maintain a strong talent pipeline · Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and execute effective recruiting strategies · Market open positions through job boards, schools, community organizations, and networking events; maintain requisitions within the Applicant Tracking System and ensure compliance with all legal requirements · Proactively source and engage qualified candidates through multiple channels to build a strong talent pipeline and support ongoing recruiting needs · Conduct background checks, reference checks, and employment/education verifications; track and report key recruiting metrics · Support new hire orientation and onboarding
Employee Relations · Support and lead HR programs and initiatives that promote employee engagement, appreciation, and a positive workplace culture · Advise managers on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance improvement, and policy interpretation, ensuring fairness and consistency · Support investigations into employee concerns, complaints, or allegations as needed
Payroll & HRIS · Review and validate timecards, addressing discrepancies with supervisors to ensure payroll accuracy · Process payroll and manage employee payroll-related changes in coordination with the corporate payroll team · Track call-offs and attendance, partnering with supervisors to ensure appropriate documentation and disciplinary action when necessary · Support administration of performance management processes and annual review cycles · Generate HR reports to support data-driven decision-making
Benefits
· Provide guidance on benefit-related questions with support from corporate · Support Open Enrollment and new hire benefit elections, ensuring timely and accurate processing · Educate employees and supervisors on FMLA and personal leave processes and oversee related documentation and administration
MISC. · Maintain knowledge of HR laws and regulations; ensure policies, procedures, and reporting remain compliant · Assist with orientation, company events, and other HR initiatives that promote employee engagement · Demonstrate strong decision‑making ability and the capacity to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment · Work on and/or participate in special projects as needed or assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, a related field, or the equivalent experience in lieu of a formal degree · Minimum 3+ years of work experience with recruitment and/or talent acquisition · Minimum 2+ years of work experience with general HR functions, including payroll responsibility · Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred
Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities · Attention to detail · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to communicate at all levels of the organization · Solid understanding of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) · Ability to work with others through complex situations · Prior experience with UKG/Kronos is preferred
Working Environment:
· Office environment within a manufacturing facility · Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking (including up and down stairs), frequent time spent using a computer screen, mouse, and keyboard · PPE Requirements: varies throughout the facility, including but not limited to safety glasses and steel/composite toed shoes or boots