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HR Generalist

Jones Plastic and Engineering and Careers
Williamsburg, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026

POSITION TITLE: HR Generalist DEPARTMENT: Production
SHIFT: 1st TRAINING PERIOD: 90 Days

REPORTS TO: HR Manager

1.0 OBJECTIVE

Each individual performing this function is responsible for not only the overall quality of the activities performed per written procedures and training but also for interaction with the entire team to strive to achieve goals, promote safety and build a relationship with team members through respect and communication.

2.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The HR Generalist is responsible for performing the following functions

PRIMARY DUTIES:

1) Represent Human Resources department with a positive, customer friendly attitude to all internal and external clients.
2) Coordinate staffing for plant personnel, including conducting interviews, through direct hiring efforts, utilizing temporary employees as needed.
3) Manage the company new hire onboarding orientation.
4) Become knowledgeable of employee handbook and serve as a resource to on the rules and guidelines.
5) Support managers and supervisors on employee issues.
6) Support and develop employee engagement activities and programs.
7) Support and develop employee training and development programs.
8) Coordinate and support OSHA compliance training.
9) Assist employees with issues/questions regarding company policies and employee benefits.
10) Identify employees that have exceeded the attendance occurrence policy, issue warning at appropriate times per Company Employee Handbook.
11) Represent company at recruiting events and career fairs.
12) Assist with processing payroll for production employees.
13) Maintain HR and payroll data in HRIS
14) Monitor the company call-in line daily to record absenteeism occurrences and communicates with
Supervisors accordingly.
15) Keep accurate and up to date FMLA records, communicating regularly with Supervisors and Employees.
16) Provide support at company wellness fairs and events.
17) Serve as backup / assist with as needed for payroll, benefits and training.
18) Perform other duties and undertake special projects as assigned.

3.0 SKILLS, REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

1) Preferred Bachelor's degree in HR or related discipline - Open to candidates pursuing degree.
2) Good organizational and time management skills.
3) Self-directed, motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
4) Proficient with MS Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Word.
5) Good verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Manufacturing Environment: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Human resources: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Payroll: 3 years (Preferred)
  • Recruiting: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • SHRM Certified Professional (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20

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