Senior Human Resources Generalist

Quest Group is actively seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior HR Generalist to support and execute a broad range of human resources functions within a fast-paced manufacturing or construction environment. This individual will play a key role in supporting employees and managers across the organization, ensuring effective HR operations, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded HR background with demonstrated experience in payroll administration, benefits management, full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, and HR compliance. Previous experience working in the manufacturing or construction industry is highly preferred, as this role requires an understanding of the unique workforce needs, operational demands, and employee dynamics within these environments.

This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day hands-on responsibilities and can effectively partner with leadership and employees at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Oversee and administer biweekly or weekly payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain employee payroll records, process employee changes, and coordinate payroll-related reporting and reconciliations.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, employee benefit communications, and new hire benefit orientations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and compensation.
• Partner with payroll providers, insurance carriers, and benefit brokers to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws, FLSA requirements, and other employment regulations.

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts for a variety of positions, including hourly production, skilled trades, field personnel, professional, and management roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and establish effective recruiting strategies.
• Source, screen, interview, and recommend qualified candidates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with recruiting agencies, trade schools, workforce development programs, and other talent pipelines.
• Coordinate interviews, background checks, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and time-to-fill metrics.
• Support workforce planning initiatives to meet current and future business needs.

Employee Relations & HR Operations

• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Assist with employee relations issues, workplace investigations, performance management, and corrective action.
• Support employee engagement, retention, recognition, and organizational culture initiatives.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a consistent employee experience.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR documentation.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee training, development, and performance management initiatives.

HR Compliance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain required employment documentation, including I-9s, E-Verify records, and personnel files.
• Support compliance with OSHA-related HR initiatives, workplace safety programs, and applicable labor requirements.
• Assist with unemployment claims, workers' compensation administration, and leave management.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and recommend updates to HR policies and practices.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and analytics to support business decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing, construction, industrial, or other blue-collar workforce environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruiting for both hourly and salaried positions.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and applicable state employment laws.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and Microsoft Office applications.
• PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting a multi-location, multi-shift, or geographically dispersed workforce is a plus.