HR Generalist

We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources activities in a manufacturing environment. This position plays a key role in recruiting, employee support, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and compliance. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, and confident working with both leadership and hourly employees while handling sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle hourly recruitment activities, including candidate screening, interviews, onboarding coordination, and new employee orientation.
• Maintain accurate records for attendance, vacation usage, training, disciplinary actions, and other core HR documentation.
• Respond to employee questions related to benefits and provide assistance with claims, enrollment matters, and general program support.
• Process hourly payroll and prepare required reporting related to overtime, employment changes, and workforce documentation.
• Support employee relations by addressing workplace concerns, coaching employees, and helping resolve issues fairly and professionally.
• Administer compliance-related processes such as unemployment claims, employment verifications, injury reporting, and required labor postings.
• Deliver or coordinate safety training and monitor employee training completion and role-based competencies.
• Interpret and apply the union agreement in daily HR activities and contribute to labor discussions when needed.
• Review and update job descriptions on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and alignment with operational needs.
• Help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of HR generalist experience, or associate degree with at least 3 years of comparable HR experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of human resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, leave administration, and benefits support.
• Familiarity with employment laws, workplace regulations, and HR compliance standards.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; experience with HR/payroll systems such as Paycor or Epicor is valued.
• Comfortable communicating with employees at all levels and working in both office and production floor environments.