HR Generalist – Production Operations

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

6h • $90,000 - $112,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources team at Scout supports an innovative, fast-growing organization focused on redefining the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace. Within HR, the Production HR team is dedicated to supporting Production Center operations.
The HR Generalist plays a critical, hands-on role supporting frontline supervisors and hourly team members. This position focuses on building strong relationships across the organization, resolving issues quickly, improving leadership effectiveness, and fostering a positive, compliant, and engaging workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, ora related field.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a role providing direct HR support to leaders and employees.
• Broad HR experience including employee relations, investigations, staffing, onboarding, compliance, leave administration, and coaching.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to influence leaders, drive change, and build trust at all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in ambiguity.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Nice To Haves

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Experience supporting hourly or production-based workforces in fast-paced or high-growth environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with production supervisors and managers to develop and implement employee engagement and retention strategies using data, insights, and best practices.
• Maintain consistent visibility on the production floor to proactively support leaders and employees.
• Coach supervisors and managers on people leadership, performance management, and effective employee communication.
• Support supervisors in identifying development opportunities for hourly team members.
• Monitor workforce metrics such as absenteeism, attrition, and engagement; analyze trends and partner with leaders to create mitigation plans.
• Provide day-to-day HR support related to employee relations, performance management, attendance, and policy interpretation.
• Coach supervisors on handling employee concerns, conflict resolution, documentation, and corrective action processes.
• Conduct and support employee relations investigations and provide recommendations for resolution, counseling, or employment actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Escalate complex or high-risk associate relations matters to senior HR leadership to ensure consistency and mitigate legal risk.
• Advise leaders and employees on HR practices related to performance management, promotions, compensation, and disciplinary actions.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, etc.) to implement company-wide initiatives in a way that resonates with frontline supervisors and hourly team members.
• Champion consistency and compliance in HR practices across departments and regions.
• Lead or support initiatives focused on change management, culture building, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support local HR programs including onboarding, engagement surveys, recognition initiatives, and culture-building activities.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including:
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
• An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level