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Human Resources Generalist

Carris Reels, Inc.
Enfield, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026

Make an Impact. Build Stronger Teams. Shape Our Culture.

Join an employee-owned manufacturing company where people take pride in what they do and share in the success they help create. Carris Reels seeks a motivated, people-focused Human Resources Generalist to help shape a positive, performance-driven culture across our organization.

In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner to employees and leaders on two shifts—supporting team development, engagement, and growth while reinforcing our core values of safety, shared ownership, and customer-driven.


What You’ll Do

  • Serve as a culture ambassador, promoting our employee-owned values and commitment to shared success.
  • Partner with supervisors and managers to provide HR guidance in all HR function areas, such as employee relations, team development, performance management, and engagement.
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment & retention—including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding—with a focus on building strong, long-term teams.
  • Maintain accurate employee data, including attendance and timekeeping, and collaborate with Corporate HR/payroll to ensure system updates are timely and accurate.
  • Support employees through benefits administration and leaves of absence while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment laws.
  • Facilitate training programs that enhance leadership, reinforce safety practices, and encourage continuous improvement.
  • Drive employee engagement by supporting team development, wellness, and community involvement initiatives.
  • Ensure consistent communication and application of company policies; serve as a trusted resource for both employees and leaders.

  • Why You’ll Love Working Here

    • Employee Ownership: Be part of a 100% employee-owned company where every voice matters and every contribution counts.
    • Strong Culture: Play a key role in shaping a supportive, values-driven culture built on ownership and teamwork.
    • Comprehensive Benefits:
    • Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
    • 401(k) with company contribution
    • Profit-sharing
    • Paid time off and holidays


    Join Our Team

    If you’re a hands-on HR professional who thrives on building relationships, developing talent, and strengthening culture, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create a workplace where ownership, engagement, and excellence thrive.


    Qualifications

    What You Bring

    • A genuine passion for people and a collaborative, accountable work style.
    • High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field preferred.
    • 3 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels.
    • HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred; OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification a plus.
    • Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS systems preferred.


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