Confidential HR Generalist

Confidential HR Generalist

Manufacturing Environment | Martinsburg, WV Area

Confidential Employer

About the Opportunity

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a high-volume production facility in the Martinsburg, WV area.

This is a hands-on HR role responsible for recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, payroll administration support, and day-to-day HR operations. The successful candidate will serve as a visible HR presence throughout the facility, partnering with leaders and employees to support workforce needs while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

This opportunity is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys working directly with employees, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and takes pride in driving hiring and onboarding activities with urgency and professionalism.

What You'll Do

• Lead recruiting efforts for hourly manufacturing positions
• Coordinate and execute onboarding activities for new employees
• Support employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes
• Assist with payroll administration and HR record maintenance
• Partner with supervisors and managers to support workforce planning and staffing needs
• Maintain confidentiality regarding employee information, compensation, and personnel matters
• Serve as a visible and approachable HR resource throughout the facility
• Conduct regular plant-floor engagement with employees and supervisors
• Assist with employee communications, retention efforts, and workforce support initiatives
• Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and employment practices

What Success Looks Like

In the first 6–12 months, the successful candidate will:

• Improve recruiting and onboarding responsiveness
• Help reduce hiring lead times and onboarding delays
• Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified manufacturing candidates
• Build trust and credibility with employees and supervisors
• Support workforce growth initiatives and staffing ramps
• Deliver accurate and timely HR and payroll support
• Serve as a reliable resource for employee relations and HR guidance

Work Environment

• Fully onsite position
• Manufacturing plant environment
• Fast-paced and highly interactive workplace
• Combination of office responsibilities and regular plant-floor engagement
• Frequent interaction with hourly employees, supervisors, and leadership
• Requires responsiveness, organization, adaptability, and strong communication skills
• Occasional flexibility may be needed to support varying shift schedules and workforce demands

This is not a desk-only HR role. The ideal candidate enjoys being present in the operation, building relationships, and supporting employees where the work happens.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 1–5 years of HR Generalist and/or recruiting experience
• Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding activities
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or plant-based HR experience
• High-volume recruiting experience
• Payroll administration exposure
• Employee relations and performance management experience
• Bilingual communication skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• Outgoing and approachable
• Confident and professional
• Action-oriented and responsive
• Comfortable working directly with employees on the production floor
• Trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Motivated to take initiative and solve problems without constant direction

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization
• Play a key role in workforce growth and employee engagement
• Gain broad HR experience across recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and employee relations
• Work closely with operational leadership and make a visible impact on the business
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within a manufacturing environment

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus opportunity commensurate with experience.

Location: Martinsburg, WV area (fully onsite).

This search is being conducted confidentially. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.