Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing and executing day-to-day human resources activities, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll and timekeeping, employee relations, training, performance management, benefits administration, safety coordination, and regulatory compliance.

This position requires a proactive, organized, and hands-on HR professional who takes ownership of responsibilities, maintains accurate records, meets established deadlines, and works closely with management and employees to support a positive, safe, and accountable workplace.

Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

HR Administration & Employee Relations

• Administer HR policies and procedures and recommend improvements as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR documentation.
• Support employee relations, counseling, disciplinary documentation, corrective actions, and exit interviews.
• Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, and workplace concerns, working with management to address issues promptly.

Payroll, Timekeeping & Benefits

• Coordinate payroll activities with Finance to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Manage employee timekeeping records, including missed punches, attendance discrepancies, and necessary corrections.
• Ensure employees follow established clock-in and clock-out procedures.
• Monitor PTO, sick leave, and employee attendance records.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, administration, and related questions.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage recruitment efforts for full-time, part-time, temporary, and intern positions.
• Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, and hiring documentation.
• Manage new-hire orientation and onboarding, ensuring employees receive required policies, training, safety information, and department introductions.
• Follow up with employees and managers to ensure onboarding and initial training requirements are completed.

Training & Performance Management

• Maintain the company employee training matrix, including required training, certifications, completion records, and upcoming deadlines.
• Review training requirements monthly and proactively notify managers of upcoming and overdue training.
• Coordinate internal and external employee training programs.
• Maintain the employee performance evaluation schedule and notify managers of upcoming and overdue reviews.
• Prepare attendance, punctuality, time-off, training, and other applicable employee information to support performance evaluations.
• Track completion of performance reviews and maintain required documentation.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Organize and coordinate the company Safety Team, including regular meetings, action items, and documentation.
• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the company Safety Program in coordination with management.
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety training records, and required safety documentation.
• Assist with safety training, employee certifications, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment and workplace safety regulations.

Employee Communication & Engagement

• Participate in regular facility meetings and communicate relevant HR, training, safety, and employee updates.
• Maintain an approachable and visible HR presence throughout the facility.
• Coordinate employee recognition, appreciation activities, and company events.
• Proactively communicate employee concerns, HR priorities, and outstanding action items to management.

Employee Offboarding

• Coordinate employee separations, including required documentation, final pay information, benefits communication, company property return, and exit interviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant HR experience may be considered.
• 2–4 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage and hour requirements, and OSHA.
• Experience with payroll, timekeeping, employee training records, benefits administration, recruitment, and performance management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person