What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Custom Glass Solutions?
Effective July 1, 2025: CGS Health benefits start on Day 8 of employment (1 week waiting period after hire).
Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Pay Type: Salaried Exempt
Reports To: HR Business Partner
Location: Upper Sandusky, OH
About the Role:
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations with a primary focus on hourly workforce recruiting, onboarding, and engagement. This role plays a key part in ensuring the company maintains a steady pipeline of qualified candidates to meet production demands, while also supporting other HR functions such as employee relations, compliance, and HR administrative tasks.
CGS aims to hire individuals who are highly motivated and energetic, confident, entrepreneurial, eager to learn, and effective in working with others. The Human Resources Generalist at Custom Glass Solutions is a strategic business partner to the plant management team and reports directly to the Human Resources Business Partner.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruiting & Onboarding
Health benefits start on Day 8 of employment (1 week waiting period after hire):
About the Team:
At Custom Glass Solutions we provide professional, knowledgeable, efficient and honest service, all while being respectful and building strong customer relationships. Each day our team goes above and beyond to carry out the Core Elements of our business: Safety First, Do the Right Thing, Wow Your Customer, Relationships Matter, and a Can- Do Attitude!
About the Company:
Custom Glass Solutions is one of the world's premier manufacturers of large format laminated glass products, with two Ohio locations (Upper Sandusky, and Fostoria) and one Oklahoma location (Broken Arrow). Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality glass products, services and solutions. We deliver superior results by providing meaningful work for our employees, developing opportunities with our suppliers and cultivating strong partnerships with our customers.
What You Will Enjoy!
We have an exceptionally talented workforce that we value above all else. We are fully invested in our employees and provide them with hands-on training, compensation that is based upon individual contribution, unlimited career growth opportunities, and the motivation to be and do more. We take great pride in a workplace culture where our employees have the freedom and encouragement to reach beyond the ordinary. We are also very proud of a management structure that is designed to avoid bureaucratic nonsense and allows our entrepreneurial-minded employees to flourish.
Why CGS?
Custom Glass Solutions is a growing manufacturer of large format laminated and specialty glass, serving a broad range of OEM and aftermarket customers. With facilities across Ohio and Oklahoma, we operate in fast-paced industrial markets where speed, quality, and collaboration are essential.
We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) match, and the opportunity to lead meaningful projects that shape our company’s future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Custom Glass Solutions, LLC. is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Learn more about us at www.CustomGlassSolutions.com
Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Pay Type: Salaried Exempt
Reports To: HR Business Partner
Location: Upper Sandusky, OH
About the Role:
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations with a primary focus on hourly workforce recruiting, onboarding, and engagement. This role plays a key part in ensuring the company maintains a steady pipeline of qualified candidates to meet production demands, while also supporting other HR functions such as employee relations, compliance, and HR administrative tasks.
CGS aims to hire individuals who are highly motivated and energetic, confident, entrepreneurial, eager to learn, and effective in working with others. The Human Resources Generalist at Custom Glass Solutions is a strategic business partner to the plant management team and reports directly to the Human Resources Business Partner.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruiting & Onboarding
- Partner with plant leadership to forecast hourly labor needs and develop recruiting strategies to meet hiring goals.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly roles including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating offers, and pre-employment processing.
- Conduct regular hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach to build a local talent pipeline.
- Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding activities for hourly employees to ensure a positive and well-integrated start.
- Maintain applicant tracking system (Dayforce)
- Support the resolution of employee concerns and workplace issues at the hourly level in coordination with HR leadership.
- Assist with attendance tracking, corrective action processes, and hourly performance management documentation.
- Help support a positive plant culture by being a visible and proactive HR presence on the production floor.
- Ensure HR files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and company policies.
- Monitor and maintain I-9 compliance.
- Assist with audits, reporting, and data entry related to hiring and workforce demographics.
- Support benefits administration during open enrollment and onboarding periods.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.
- 2 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, with strong exposure to hourly recruiting.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS or ATS systems
- Primarily on-site role in a manufacturing plant environment.
- Regular walking and time spent on the production floor.
- Occasional travel to recruiting events or other company locations.
Health benefits start on Day 8 of employment (1 week waiting period after hire):
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
- Affordable premium rates start at $10 per week
- Weekly Pay - Every Friday
- Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Holidays
- 4% dollar-for-dollar company match under 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Cost Savings Programs for medical expenses
- Company Paid Life Insurance & Supplemental Options
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Metlaw Legal Services
- Incentive Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- And much more
About the Team:
At Custom Glass Solutions we provide professional, knowledgeable, efficient and honest service, all while being respectful and building strong customer relationships. Each day our team goes above and beyond to carry out the Core Elements of our business: Safety First, Do the Right Thing, Wow Your Customer, Relationships Matter, and a Can- Do Attitude!
About the Company:
Custom Glass Solutions is one of the world's premier manufacturers of large format laminated glass products, with two Ohio locations (Upper Sandusky, and Fostoria) and one Oklahoma location (Broken Arrow). Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality glass products, services and solutions. We deliver superior results by providing meaningful work for our employees, developing opportunities with our suppliers and cultivating strong partnerships with our customers.
What You Will Enjoy!
We have an exceptionally talented workforce that we value above all else. We are fully invested in our employees and provide them with hands-on training, compensation that is based upon individual contribution, unlimited career growth opportunities, and the motivation to be and do more. We take great pride in a workplace culture where our employees have the freedom and encouragement to reach beyond the ordinary. We are also very proud of a management structure that is designed to avoid bureaucratic nonsense and allows our entrepreneurial-minded employees to flourish.
Why CGS?
Custom Glass Solutions is a growing manufacturer of large format laminated and specialty glass, serving a broad range of OEM and aftermarket customers. With facilities across Ohio and Oklahoma, we operate in fast-paced industrial markets where speed, quality, and collaboration are essential.
We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) match, and the opportunity to lead meaningful projects that shape our company’s future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Custom Glass Solutions, LLC. is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Learn more about us at www.CustomGlassSolutions.com
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