Human Resources Generalist

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Private, globally structured organization operating within a regulated manufacturing and distribution environment, supporting specialized products across a complex operational value chain.
• Established business with a long-standing market presence, now entering a phase of modernization and operational improvement
• Focused on driving execution through improved alignment, communication, and performance management.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Employee-focused culture that emphasizes engagement, accountability, and alignment with business priorities.
• Flexible leadership environment that encourages ownership, initiative, and independent thinking.
• Opportunity to contribute during a period of transformation, with visibility to leadership and the ability to make an impact.
• Hybrid flexibility with autonomy in managing day-to-day responsibilities, focused on outcomes.
• Competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits and paid time off.

WHERE IT IS LOCATED

• Hybrid 3 days in office in Hickory area.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support recruiting activity as part of the HR team’s broader talent needs, helping manage hiring activity across the business.
• Handle day-to-day HR operations tied to employee changes, including hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, retirements, and related workflow coordination.
• Partner with managers on employee relations matters, offering thoughtful guidance through policy interpretation and workplace scenarios.
• Influence leaders and stakeholders without direct authority to drive sound people decisions and strengthen HR credibility across the organization.
• Help build employee self-service capabilities and improve the efficiency of HR processes by reducing manual and paper-driven work.
• Document HR systems, processes, and programs to create better structure, consistency, and usability across the function.
• Drive HR program execution and adoption, helping roll out initiatives, communicate changes, and encourage employee participation.
• Contribute to employee engagement and organizational change efforts as the company continues its cultural and operational transformation.

HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED

• HR generalist or HR business partner experience with the ability to operate across recruiting, employee relations, and HR operations.
• Demonstrated strength in employee relations, including sound judgment in navigating sensitive or gray-area situations.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and build credibility with managers, leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.
• A courageous, execution-oriented approach with the confidence to offer recommendations, challenge ideas when needed, and move work forward.
• Comfort working with senior leaders and people managers, including the ability to provide consultative support and practical guidance.
• Experience with employee engagement and HR program support is important; ADP experience and manufacturing industry background are helpful but not required.