Human Resources Generalist

Responsiblities

Employee Support
•    Promote and support a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
•    Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and supervisors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
•    Respond to employee questions and resolve workplace concerns in a timely, professional, and customer focused manner.
•    Build positive working relationships with employees across all levels of the organization.

Talent Acquisition & Employee Lifecycle
•    Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, retention, employee engagement, and performance management initiatives.
•    Partner with Adecco and hiring managers to coordinate temporary staffing FTE conversion activities and new hire onboarding.
•    Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, offboarding, exit interviews, and related employee lifecycle activities.

Benefits & Leave Administration
•    Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee communications, wellness initiatives, Awardco, and other employee programs.
•    Maintain leave and accommodation programs, including FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability.
•    Maintain accurate documentation related to employee benefits and leave administration as needed.

Employee Relations
•    In partnership with the assigned HR Business Partner, assist supervisors with coaching, corrective action, and performance improvement activities.
•    Conduct workplace investigations, document findings, escalate concerns when appropriate, and support conflict resolution efforts.
•    Maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.
•    Identify situations requiring escalation to the HR Business Partner or Head of HR.

Compliance and HR Operations
•    Conduct annual policy reviews and assist with required compliance training.
•    Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, and personnel documentation while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
•    Support HR compliance activities related to employment laws, internal policies, FDA expectations, and ISO requirements.
•    Administer and audit employee building access.
•    Assist with HR reporting, recordkeeping, and administrative processes.

Team Support
•    Cross train to provide backup support for other HR responsibilities and projects.
•    Work a schedule that provides overlap with night shift operations as business needs require.
•    Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR processes and employee experience.
•    Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualitifcations/Requirements:
•    Strong customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting employees and leaders.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships throughout the organization.
•    Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
•    Ability to exercise sound judgment and determine appropriate escalation.
•    Self motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
•    Ability to learn quickly and continuously develop HR knowledge and business acumen.

Education & Experience

•    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
•    PHR or SHRM CP certification preferred.
•    2-4 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
•    Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR operations.
•    Experience working with various HRIS systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Paylocity, etc. and Microsoft Office applications.
•    Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and other employment regulations.
•    General understanding of HR best practices, compliance requirements, and employee lifecycle processes.
•    Understanding of confidentiality standards and handling sensitive employee information.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and operate standard office equipment throughout the workday.
• Ability to occasionally walk production areas and warehouse facilities.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.