Human Resources Generalist

Description

The HR Generalist will provide hands-on support for day-to-day HR activities including employee relations, investigations, onboarding, training coordination, HR compliance, and workforce management. This role partners closely with supervisors and managers on the production floor to ensure consistent application of policies, maintain strong employee engagement, and uphold a safe, productive work environment.

This is an on-site role supporting a high-volume manufacturing facility.

• Support payroll with timekeeping validation and workforce scheduling needs.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, safety, and environmental regulations in partnership with EHS.
• Manage new-hire onboarding, orientation, and facility-specific safety requirements.
• Assist in hourly and salaried recruiting efforts, including job postings, interview coordination, and shop-floor hiring support.
• Process HR transactions including status changes, attendance updates, and benefits enrollments.
• Partner with managers on workforce planning, shift coverage, overtime strategy, and labor needs.
• Coordinate technical, safety, and compliance training for manufacturing employees.
• Track mandatory certifications and recertifications.
• Conduct timely and thorough employee relations investigations; document findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies.
• Support development initiatives for supervisors and emerging leaders.
• Assist in audits, reporting, and HR metrics for leadership.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, questions, and HR support on the shop floor.
• Support FMLA/ADA processes, leave administration, and reasonable accommodation discussions.
• Partner with leadership to promote retention, morale, and a positive work culture.
• Ensure compliance with E-Verify, I-9 processes, and secure documentation.
• Support coaching, discipline, and performance improvement plans in alignment with company policies.

Requirements

We are seeking an HR Generalist who thrives in an industrial setting, understands the needs of a 24/7 manufacturing operation, and can support employees across the shop floor, operations, engineering, and support functions.

• Ability to work effectively on the production floor and build trust with hourly employees and supervisors.
• Experience with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• 2–5 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of HR laws including FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and wage/hour.
• Requires regular movement throughout the shop floor to support employees and supervisors.
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement principles.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, heavy industry, or engineering-driven environments.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Experience conducting investigations and handling sensitive employee relations issues.

Benefits

Training & Development Support

• May require occasional weekend or off-shift support depending on business needs.
• Opportunity to support a growing U.S. manufacturer with a global footprint.
• Competitive pay, full benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance