Senior Human Resources Generalist

Overview: The Senior Human Resources Generalist provides HR process, administrative, and project support to the assigned site and/or business unit. Performs various human resources duties in areas such as employee engagement, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and employee relations, while supporting recruitment and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for manufacturing operations, supporting hourly and salaried employees across multiple shifts
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture; respond to workplace concerns and escalate high-risk issues appropriately
• Advise leaders and employees on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, corrective actions, and investigations
• Responsible for the administration of HR functions, including reporting, compliance initiatives, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and employee relations
• Support the HR team, including HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition Partner
• Assist in recruiting efforts and the facilitation of New Employee Orientation as needed
• Participate in HR projects as required
• Field routine questions and requests from employees
• Assist in data and other reporting requirements
• Coordinate and administer termination process
• Support engagement initiatives, culture-building activities, and site events
• Support audits (internal, external, or regulatory), including documentation and responses to requests
• Assist with training coordination or facilitation (e.g., scheduling, logistics, tracking completion), as needed
• Perform job-specific tasks in compliance with applicable regulations, international standards, and WuXi AppTec policies and SOPs
• .Able to work independently under minimal supervision from supervisor or senior personnel
• Ability to work in a team environment
• May be required to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends, as business needs require
• Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals

Job Requirements:

Education / Experience

• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum 5 years in HR is required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required
• HR certification preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to personnel administration and various compensation and benefit plans and practice
• Knowledge of HR processes and HR compliance
• Excellent oral and written communication skill
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other applicable software
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage changes in directio
• Familiarity with and adherence to regulatory guidelines consistent with WuXi requirements
• Experience working with HRIS is desired but not required
• Ability to handle details with speed and accuracy is highly desired