HR Generalist

Job Overview

The Human Resources Generalist supports the delivery of core HR processes within a manufacturing environment. This role applies foundational HR knowledge and follows established procedures to support employee relations, payroll and attendance, reporting, and HR administration. The position works under general guidance and collaborates with the HR Manager and Manufacturing leadership to address routine HR matters, support a positive work environment, and ensure consistency in HR processes.

Key Job Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Provide front-line HR support to all employees, management and supervisors on routine employee relations matters.
• Assist in administering performance management, attendance issues, and disciplinary processes using established guidelines.
• Support investigations and documentation with guidance from HR leadership.
• Promote a positive and respectful workplace culture through consistent application of policies and practices

Payroll, Attendance & HR Reporting

• Support payroll processing activities, including data entry, verification, and coordination with payroll teams.
• Maintain time and attendance records and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Prepare and distribute standard HR reports such as headcount, attendance, and workforce data.
• Perform routine audits of HR data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established procedures.

HR Operations & Administration

• Administer day-to-day HR processes including onboarding, benefits changes, and employee transactions.
• Maintain HRIS data, employee files, and documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Follow established HR procedures to complete transactions and resolve routine issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and share recommendations for review

Compliance & Labor Support

• Apply established policies, procedures, and labor agreement provisions to routine situations.
• Support grievance tracking and documentation
• Assist in ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Escalate complex or non-routine issues to HR leadership as appropriate.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Support recruitment activities including posting positions, scheduling interviews, and onboarding
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a consistent and effective new hire experience.
• Maintain recruitment and onboarding documentation.

Benefits Administration

• Assist employees with routine benefits questions and enrollment processes.
• Coordinate benefit changes, benefit communications and maintain accurate records.
• Support open enrollment and wellness program activities.

Culture & Communication

• Support employee engagement activities and communication efforts.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and supervisors across the organization.
• Provide clear and professional communication on standard HR processes and policies.

Training & Performance Support

• Help track training completion and maintain training records or competency matrices.
• Research and support training opportunities and make recommendations
• Support performance management processes through communications, documentation and coordination.
• Assist managers with standard tools and templates for employee development and feedback.

Performs other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in HR or related field or 3 – 5 years minimum HR experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Organizational Skills
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, attendance and reporting systems
• Strong sense of ethics and drive to do the right thing.
• Flexibility in schedule.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Confidentiality adherence SPHR or PHR professional certification a plus.
• Experience with SAP and SuccessFactors
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

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