Division Controller

HBM Holdings•South Bend, IN

About The Position

The job posting identifies the role as Division Controller, but the detailed description is for a Human Resources Generalist. The described position executes day-to-day HR programs and employee support in a high-volume manufacturing environment. It supports recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, payroll, benefits, compliance, training coordination, employee relations, and safety-related administration. The HR Generalist serves as a resource for employees and supervisors and works closely with the HR Manager to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is resourceful, proactive, professional, and able to handle sensitive employee matters with sound judgment. The role calls for someone who can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing operation while balancing employee advocacy with business objectives.

Requirements

3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR practices.
Experience with HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
Manufacturing HR experience.
Experience with ADP or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.
Experience supporting hourly workforces.

Responsibilities

Review applications and support recruiting for hourly and skilled manufacturing positions.
Conduct candidate screening and phone interviews; schedule interviews and manage candidate communications.
Attend job fairs and community recruiting events, and maintain recruiting metrics and applicant tracking systems.
Coordinate pre-employment activities and conduct new-hire orientation and onboarding.
Complete HRIS entries and hiring documentation; maintain personnel files and onboarding records; prepare badges, training schedules, and onboarding materials.
Respond to employee questions and concerns, assist with investigations and documentation, support corrective action and policy administration, and escalate complex employee relations issues.
Assist employees with benefits questions and enrollment, support open enrollment, coordinate leave administration including FMLA tracking and documentation, and assist with workers’ compensation and return-to-work processes.
Maintain training matrices and records, coordinate cross-training and skills development, support compliance training, and track employee certifications and qualifications.
Coordinate employee recognition programs and events, assist with engagement and communication initiatives, support community outreach and recruitment partnerships, and help drive retention and workplace-culture initiatives.
Assist with timekeeping administration and payroll preparation; resolve pay and attendance issues; maintain HR databases and employee records; and support audits and compliance reviews.
Receive, document, and track safety concerns and near misses; support OSHA recordkeeping and reporting and safety committee initiatives; maintain compliance documentation and records.