Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Key Responsibilities:

Core HR & Employee Relations

• Serve as the on-site HR representative supporting all levels of employees (operators to senior leadership)
• Handle employee relations matters, coaching, and conflict resolution
• Maintain strong floor presence—regularly engage with employees on the production floor
• Provide guidance to department leaders on HR-related matters

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Support full-cycle recruiting across multiple functions (operations, QA, engineering, etc.)
• Source candidates through various channels (job boards, networking, universities, job fairs)
• Coordinate and attend local recruiting events and campus outreach initiatives
• Manage multiple open roles in a high-growth environment

HR Operations & Administration

• Execute transactional HR activities (onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, etc.)
• Partner with payroll and HRIS systems (ADP, SAP SuccessFactors preferred)
• Support benefits-related inquiries and assist during open enrollment (in partnership with corporate benefits team)

Site HR Leadership Support

• Act as the primary HR contact when HR Manager is unavailable
• Collaborate with leadership across departments
• Assist with HR projects and gradually take on strategic responsibilities

Work Environment & Expectations

• Fully on-site role (5 days/week) due to manufacturing environment
• Regular interaction on the production floor (PPE/gowning required)
• Flexible schedule required:
• Standard hours ~9 AM – 5 PM
• Occasional early/late or weekend shifts to support 24/7 operations
• Occasional travel to sister facility (Pennsauken, NJ) — rare (~quarterly or less)

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• HR experience within pharmaceuticals, biotech, or medical device industry
• Strong knowledge of:
• Employee relations
• Recruiting and sourcing
• General HR practices in a regulated environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

Preferred

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR)
• Experience with:
• ADP (payroll)
• SAP SuccessFactors or similar HRIS
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment

Desired Candidate Profile:

Must-Haves

• HR Generalist experience.
• Manufacturing industry background.
• Strong Learning & Development experience.
• Experience leading initiatives and driving change.
• Ability to build processes and improve organizational capability.
• Strong project leadership skills.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience implementing LMS platforms.
• Experience building L&D programs from the ground up.
• Knowledge of external training vendors and training resources.
• Leadership development and succession planning experience.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks vacation
• 5–6 flexible time off (FTO) days
• 11 paid holidays
• Strong health & benefits package
• Company support for:
• HR certifications (SHRM/PHR)
• Professional development and training

Growth Opportunity

• Clear path to advance into a strategic HR leadership role
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and expand responsibilities over time
• High visibility within a fast-growing organization (projected headcount growth from ~118-160 employees)