Human Resources Generalist

Special-Lite is seeking an HR Generalist who will administer human resources programs and policies across multiple functional areas including employee relations, staffing, benefits, compliance, and training. This role exercises independent judgment and discretion on matters of significance and serves as a resource for employees and managers throughout the organization.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day HR programs and processes including employee relations, onboarding, benefits enrollment, leave administration, and records management.
• Support the full-cycle recruiting process including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, pre-employment processing, and offer management.
• May assist and/or conduct new employee orientation and coordinate onboarding activities to foster a positive first experience.
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine employee and manager questions; escalate complex employee relations, policy interpretation, or leadership matters as appropriate.
• Administer leaves of absence programs including FMLA, short-term disability, and other applicable programs in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Process all employee status changes (promotions, transfers, separations, leaves) and maintain accurate HRIS records.
• Assist with employee relations matters and support investigation processes through documentation, intake coordination, and follow-up activities. Support training and development initiatives including scheduling, facilitation, and tracking of required programs.
• Assist with annual processes including open enrollment, performance review cycles, and AAP reporting.
• Maintain I-9 documentation and ensure compliance with applicable employment verification requirements.
• Travel to other company locations to deliver HR services as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–3 years of HR generalist or HR administrative experience required; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment law including EEO, ADA, FMLA, NLRB, and AAP requirements.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Travel Requirements

Travel to other company locations is required periodically. The amount of travel will vary based on business need.

Primary Physical and Office Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, and use hands to operate office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Benefits of working for Special-Lite

In addition to a competitive salary and rewarding work, Special-Lite employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Performance and Holiday Bonuses, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Vacation & Sick time and Paid Holidays.

About Special-Lite

Special-Lite manufactures engineered architectural products, which include commercial entrance systems, interior aluminum (Type II) framing with swing or sliding aluminum framed doors, and FRP restroom partitions. Our interior and exterior complete entrance system products are fiberglass or aluminum flush doors with many door face texture options including wood grain, aluminum monumental (stile & rail) doors, fiberglass, and aluminum framing. Our engineered, made-to-order architectural products are used in new construction and renovation projects for educational, commercial, institutional, industrial and municipal applications. The company was founded in 1971 and pioneered the use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) material for door skins in the early 1980’s, and today is the largest volume producer of commercial FRP doors in the United States.

Exceptional Manufacturing & Engineering

The Special-Lite approach to producing our products is unique in the industry. We combine the best aspects of traditional hands-on detail, innovative design, and advanced technology to make the toughest, most durable doors possible.

The high quality of our doors, framing, and bathroom partitions results from individual craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a personal commitment to quality that is unique in the industry.

Special-Lite is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.