Human Resources Generalist

Summary/Objective The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations for a manufacturing environment, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, HRIS administration, performance management support, training coordination, and HR projects. This role partners with production employees, supervisors, managers, and plant leadership to support a safe, compliant, and productive workplace. The Human Resources Generalist provides responsive service, helps ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices, and contributes to a positive employee experience in a fast-paced manufacturing operation.   Essential Functions Serve as a day-to-day HR contact for employees, supervisors and managers, responding to questions and escalating matters as appropriate. Post open positions, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, support candidate communications, complete background check processes, and assist with pre-employment requirements. Assist with development, maintenance, interpretation, and communication of human resource policies, procedures, handbook updates, and compliance programs. Coordinate and conduct new hire onboarding and orientation, including safety, attendance, conduct, policies, and work rules. Partner with supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, performance management, corrective action, investigations, attendance concerns, and documentation. Support reasonable accommodation processes, and related employee communications. Assist with compliance tracking, workforce communications, employee engagement activities, and recognition programs for a multi-shift workforce. Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and personnel data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), including status changes, job changes, and reporting. Support process improvement and HR projects that enhance efficiency, compliance, retention, and employee service. Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, safety expectations, and manufacturing workforce practices. Perform other duties as required.  Competencies Proficient verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively. Interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with production employees, supervisors, and managers. Attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in a compliance-driven environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities, urgent employee issues, and changing operational needs in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Active listening, sound judgment, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Foundational understanding of employee relations, employment law, HR compliance, attendance practices, wage and hour requirements, and HR best practices. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Proficiency using Microsoft Office and human resource…