Human Resources Generalist

Primary Purpose
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting and executing a wide range of HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and managers, helping ensure a positive workplace culture and adherence to company policies and employment laws.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Serve as a resource for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs
• Address employee concerns, attendance issues, and workplace conflicts
• Conduct investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Support and enforce company policies and progressive discipline processes

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead and execute full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding
• Support recruitment for salaried positions across professional, technical, and leadership roles, partnering with hiring managers and leadership team
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs
• Partner with supervisors to understand staffing needs and reduce turnover

Benefits & Compensation

• Administer employee benefits programs (health, retirement, leave, etc.)
• Assist employees with benefits questions and enrollment
• Support compensation reviews and salary benchmarking

Compliance & Policies

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, and procedures
• Manage personnel records and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality

Performance Management

• Assist with performance review processes and goal setting in AXCS People
• Support managers with coaching, disciplinary actions, and development plans

Safety & Workers’ Compensation

• Partner with plant leadership to promote a strong safety culture
• Assist with incident investigations and documentation
• Coordinate return-to-work programs and workers’ compensation claims
• Support safety training and compliance initiatives

HR Administration

• Maintain HRIS systems and employee records
• Prepare HR reports and metrics (turnover, headcount, etc.)
• Support payroll processing and audits as needed

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, physical demands and/or ability required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Associate’s degree in business, Human Resources, or equivalent
• 2–5 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Proven knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resources Administration, including but not limited to policy and procedures, payroll, benefit administration, and regulatory compliance

Certifications and Licenses (Preferred)

SHRM-CP, PHR, or experience with OSHA/safety certifications
 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.