Human Resources Generalist - Part Time

Job Purpose

The Human Resources Generalist provides part-time support for day-to-day human resource operations, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, compliance tracking, safety coordination and employee support. This role focuses primarily on administrative and operational HR functions while strategic planning and organizational initiatives remain the responsibility of company leadership. Reports to the Plant and Finance Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment and Onboarding

• Coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and hiring documentation.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and assist managers with hiring recommendations.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, orientation and required paperwork.

Employee Relations Support

• Serve as a point of contact for routine employee questions regarding policies, procedures and benefits.
• Provide guidance to managers on standard HR practices.
• Assist management with documentation related to employee issues and investigations as needed.

HR Administration

• Maintain employee records and HRIS database (Paycom), ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Process payroll utilizing Paycom, including timecard review, scheduling support and reporting.
• Administer employee benefits, enrollments, and changes.
• Coordinate leave administration, documentation and tracking.
• Maintain 401(k) plan administration, notices and documentation.
• Complete Form 5500 questionnaire for leadership approval and submission.
• Complete Affordable Care Act reporting utilizing Aatrix software.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain compliance documentation.
• Assist with employee handbook interpretation and distribution.

Unemployment Administration

• Provide required separation information to employees.
• Coordinate unemployment claims with the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services.

Policy and Compliance

• Maintain awareness of employment law requirements and compliance obligations.
• Assist leadership with policy updates and compliance audits.
• Maintain required postings, records and documentation.

Safety and Workers’ Compensation

• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims, documentation, return-to-work processes and communication with TPA-MCO and BWC.
• Process annual BWC payroll true-up reporting.
• In collaboration with the Technical/Production Manager, support administration of the safety program, including:
• Required safety documentation
• OSHA 300 recordkeeping and annual posting
• Training tracking
• Safety communications and reporting

General

• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Assist with HR-related projects or directives from management as needed.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
• Three to four years of HR or payroll/benefits administration experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Paycom preferred).
• Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office required.
• Strong organizational, communication and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity while meeting deadlines.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Plant/Office — This role involves frequent sitting and computer work for extended periods, along with regular presence on the production floor to support employees and operations. The position may involve walking, standing, exposure to noise, moving equipment, forklifts and temperature variations. Light lifting up to 15 pounds may be required.

Work Schedule

This is a part-time position (20–25 hours per week) with a flexible schedule determined by business needs.

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $32