Human Resource Generalist

Summary of Responsibilities:

The HR Generalist upholds a positive, high-performance workplace by supporting key HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, legal compliance, engagement, and Workers’ Compensation administration. This role implements effective HR processes, promotes company values, and partners with leadership to enhance productivity, safety, quality, and retention. The HR Generalist also works closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, source candidates, and manage the full recruitment cycle for manufacturing and warehouse positions.

Essential Functions:

• Create and conduct onboarding activities to educate employees on HR policies, procedures, and regulations, ensuring a smooth and positive new-hire experience.
• Provide ongoing support to employees by answering questions, addressing concerns, and offering coaching on routine employee relations matters such as performance feedback, attendance, development, and benefits.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and foster a work environment aligned with company culture and values.
• Consult with plant managers, supervisors, and department leaders to understand job requirements, duties, and qualifications for open positions.
• Source, screen, and evaluate potential candidates to match them with appropriate roles, ensuring timely and effective hiring decisions.
• Conduct interviews, check references and credentials, and guide candidates through the interview and hiring process.
• Maintain data on market salary trends, talent availability, and competitive conditions to support informed staffing decisions.
• Organize and attend job fairs, campus events, and networking opportunities to expand talent pipelines.
• Coordinate interviews, meeting locations, travel arrangements, and other logistics for candidates and hiring managers.
• Assist with benefits administration, including new-hire enrollment and annual open enrollment processes.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously with professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Prepare and maintain accurate HR documentation, reports, and records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., stand, and move about the facility for extended periods of time

Competencies:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field or experience in lieu of education.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus