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HR Generalist

Galvion
Portsmouth, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
The Company

Galvion designs, develops, and manufactures ballistic helmets and dynamic power and data management solutions for the modern battlefield. We are a passionate, global, and fast-paced team collaborating with several strategic partners and are committed to enhancing the overall agility and survivability of the modern warfighter and tactical operator.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The HR Generalist combines traditional human resources responsibilities with advanced expertise in HR systems to support a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role supports core HR functions—including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance—while leading HRIS administration, data management, reporting, and process optimization to improve operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making.

In addition, the HR Generalist supports plant and organizational initiatives, helping to standardize processes and transfer best practices across departments and shifts. As an integral member of the HR team, this role partners closely with operations leadership and cross-functional teams to drive workforce effectiveness, ensure compliance with labor regulations, and contribute to overall organizational success through strong collaboration, communication, and coordination.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers, fostering strong working relationships and providing day-to-day HR support.
  • Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal stakeholders to align HR strategies with business objectives.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and training to supervisors on employee relations, performance management, and HR best practices.
  • Maintain and optimize HRIS platforms
  • Ensure data accuracy through audits, validations, and system controls
  • Manage employee data, workflows, and system configurations
  • Act as liaison between HR, IT, and external vendors
  • Train team members and managers on HRIS tools
  • Provide troubleshooting and ongoing system support
  • Partner with leadership to recruit and retain key talent critical to business success.
  • Lead HR system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
  • Identify and automate manual HR processes
  • Develop SOPs and user documentation
  • Assist leadership in identifying high-potential employees, developing succession plans, and creating career path frameworks.
  • Support for payroll processing as needed.
  • Act as a driver of performance improvement by promoting positive change in people management practices.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Need To Succeed

  • Bachelor’s Degree in HR, business, information systems, or experience in a related field
  • 3–6 years of HR experience
  • Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms
  • Strong excel/data skills
  • Knowledge of HR compliance and best practices
  • HR certification (e.g., shrm-cp, phr) preferred
  • HR operations technical system expertise
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Process improvement and automation
  • Strong communication
  • High attention to detail and confidentiality

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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