Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resource Generalist plays a key role in fostering an employee-centric, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, and productivity. This position is responsible for developing and executing HR initiatives that support the organization’s goals, maintaining accurate employee records, and providing comprehensive support to both corporate and hourly team members.

The HR Generalist ensures compliance with employment laws, manages the whole employee lifecycle through HRIS, and contributes to continuous improvement and a strong sense of belonging across the organization. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage all HRIS transactions, processes, and documentation for all employee lifecycle events, including salary, reporting structure, position changes, and internal mobility.
• Oversee employee termination procedures, including conducting exit interviews and coordinating the offboarding process.
• Partner with HR team members on special projects related to a wide variety of HR initiatives, including compliance, HRIS, policies & procedures, recruitment, and general administration.
• Provide administrative support with complex employment-related investigations, end-to-end, including conducting intake meetings, background research, investigative interviews, and debrief meetings for workplace investigations for EEO, and/or sensitive employee relations situations such as allegations of discrimination, harassment, Title VII violations, retaliation, misconduct, and hostile work environment determinations.
• Serve as the first point of contact for supervisors to assess issues without escalating everything to guidance. Intake and document basic investigations, including attendance, policy violations, and conduct matters. Recognize when to escalate issues or concerns appropriately.
• Assist supervisors with drafting detailed write-ups, SMART action plans, and termination documentation.
• Coach supervisors on difficult conversations and proper documentation practices. Provide policy guidance where appropriate.
• Explain decisions and outcomes professionally and empathetically while consistently enforcing company policies. Manage competing priorities with attention to detail while meeting deadlines.
• Ensure the accuracy of employee data in the HRIS by conducting regular audits and updates.
• Produce a variety of reports (turnover, EEO1, turnover metrics) that cover employee management, compliance, and organization development.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, leave policies, open enrollment, employee communication, and resolving benefits-related issues.
• Oversee performance review processes and develop strategies for employee growth and retention.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures when necessary.
• Build relationships by being boots-on-the-ground with team members and leadership. Support recruiting efforts and engage with community partners to build talent pipelines.
• Identify business needs proactively and deliver solutions when problems arise. Operate independently while knowing when to seek guidance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field; HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
• 3 years of demonstrated success in an HR support/generalist role
• Must be located in or able to commute to Oklahoma City for on-site work
• Strong knowledge of all HR functional areas
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA/ADA processes, and labor law basics
• Understanding of harassment basics and investigation procedures
• Experience with HRIS systems (UKG preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to draft SMART action plans and disciplinary documentation
• Experience documenting attendance policies and policy violations
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to balance empathy with policy enforcement
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry. 

We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make. 

At M-D, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day. 

Integrity~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking. 

Vision~ Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today. 

Commitment~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers. 

Communication~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right. 

Stewardship~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight. 

When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply. 

Benefits:

M-D Building Products, Inc offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. 

M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Location: Oklahoma City, 4041 N. Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, OK 73118