Human Resources Generalist – Manufacturing

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist supports daily HR operations within a manufacturing plant, partnering with plant leadership to foster a positive and compliant work environment. This role is responsible for employee relations, full-cycle recruiting, benefits administration, compliance, and HR program execution to support a 24/7 production environment. The HR Generalist serves as a key liaison between employees and management, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and managers on HR policies, performance management, and workplace issues.
• Support corrective action processes and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Partner with local schools, workforce development programs, and community organizations to build talent pipelines.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Support workforce planning and succession initiatives.

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA).
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Assist with audits and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Support implementation and communication of HR policies.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs and serve as a resource for employee inquiries.
• Manage leave of absence programs, including FMLA, workers’ compensation, and disability claims.
• Coordinate open enrollment and benefits communication.

Compensation & HR Programs

• Assist with compensation administration, including wage analysis and participation in salary surveys.
• Support performance management processes and annual review cycles.
• Contribute to employee recognition and engagement initiatives.

Safety & EHS Collaboration

• Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams to promote a safe workplace.
• Participate in safety meetings and support incident investigations.
• Reinforce compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

Training & Development

• Coordinate training programs for employees and supervisors, including onboarding, compliance, and leadership development.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives within the plant.

HRIS & Reporting

• Utilize HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, SAP) to maintain employee data and generate reports.
• Track and analyze key HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and time-to-fill.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Experience

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of California employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees and leadership.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a REQUIREMENT.