Senior HR Generalist

Serve as the sole HR leader for a manufacturing facility, responsible for the full employee lifecycle and daily HR operations. This role combines hands-on HR support (onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, benefits, compliance, and recruiting) with strategic partnership to the plant leadership team. The HR Manager ensures compliance with company policies and legal requirements while driving positive employee experience and operational excellence.

 

Primary Responsibilities
Daily HR Operations & Employee Support
•    Act as the primary HR point of contact for all employees and leaders on-site.
•    Manage all core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, promotions, terminations, and recordkeeping.
•    Handle employee relations issues, conduct investigations, document findings, and coach managers on appropriate actions.
•    Ensure accurate personnel files, I-9 compliance, and adherence to company policies.

Payroll & HR Administration
•    Own weekly/bi-weekly payroll preparation: timekeeping accuracy, PTO/sick leave, shift differentials, and wage changes.
•    Partner with corporate payroll to ensure timely and error-free processing.
•    Administer benefits (enrollment, changes, employee questions, open enrollment support).
•    Maintain accurate HRIS data and generate routine HR reports.

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
•    Manage full-cycle recruitment for the site—including hourly manufacturing roles, leads, technicians, and salaried positions.
•    Conduct intake meetings, create job postings, screen candidates, support interview scheduling, and manage offers.
•    Partner with temp agencies and external vendors as needed.
•    Support workforce planning and staffing strategies for production needs.

Compliance, Policies & Safety Support
•    Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, wage & hour, OSHA-aligned processes, etc.).
•    Maintain policies and support plant leadership with consistent policy interpretation.
•    Support safety initiatives through training tracking, injury reporting, and partnership with EHS where applicable.

Culture, Engagement & Training
•    Develop and execute employee engagement activities tailored to a manufacturing workforce.
•    Support performance review cycles, coaching leaders on documentation and employee development.
•    Coordinate training requirements: onboarding, compliance, skill-based training, supervisor development.

Strategic Partnership & Reporting
•    Provide HR insights and recommendations to plant management on workforce planning, retention, turnover, and employee relations trends.
•    Monitor HR KPIs (turnover, hiring metrics, absenteeism, labor cost insights).
•    Participate in corporate-led HR initiatives and help implement programs locally (Comp cycle, policy rollouts, DEI, etc.).

Qualifications
•    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
•    6–10 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within manufacturing or industrial operations.
•    Experience operating as the primary/sole HR resource at a facility is highly preferred.
•    Working knowledge of payroll processes, HR compliance, and employment law.
•    Proficiency with HRIS platforms (SAP SuccessFactors desired), timekeeping systems, and MS Office.
•    Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
•    Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
•    Strong interpersonal skills: able to build trust with hourly employees and plant leadership alike.