HR Generalist, Sr
About The Position
We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as the primary on-site HR leader for the Pennsylvania facility. The role operates with substantial autonomy and partners closely with local site leadership while aligning with Corporate HR. It oversees full-spectrum HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and HRIS data integrity. A key priority is designing, establishing, and institutionalizing a company-wide merit and performance review system, supported by hands-on training for supervisors and employees across all facility locations. The position calls for deep operational expertise, strong ethical standards and emotional intelligence, and a commitment to building a transparent, high-accountability culture. The role is based at the Harrisburg Engineering Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and includes travel of up to 20% for multi-site training, audits, and leadership meetings, sometimes with limited notice. The work environment is a professional office setting with moderate noise. Regular punctuality and flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on operational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of progressive HR experience as a true generalist.
- Demonstrated success in a multi-site or manufacturing environment.
- Experience designing or administering merit-based performance appraisal frameworks and delivering structured training across multiple locations.
- Hands-on experience with the Paycom HRIS platform or an equivalent tier-one HRIS.
- Deep working knowledge of federal, Pennsylvania, and multi-state labor laws; FMLA and ADA leave frameworks; benefits compliance; unemployment claim management; and EEOC/PHRC position statement preparation.
- Ability to work autonomously while keeping corporate and local leadership aligned.
- Strong ethical standards, business acumen, conflict-resolution skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, based on operational needs.
- Frequently sit, walk, stand, use a keyboard and computer equipment, speak, and hear; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
- Close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment abilities are required.
Nice To Haves
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR professional certification.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and institutionalize a standardized company-wide merit and performance review system with clear evaluation criteria, goal alignment, and consistent administration.
- Develop and deliver training across company locations, coaching managers on objective reviews, calibration, professional development, and continuous feedback.
- Deliver compliance training and leadership programs for supervisory and managerial staff.
- Ensure local workforce adherence to company standards; review and recommend policy enhancements for compliance with Pennsylvania and multi-state labor regulations.
- Update and maintain the local employee handbook pending Corporate HR approval.
- Lead impartial investigations into harassment, discrimination, and code-of-conduct allegations, and provide findings and recommendations.
- Partner with Corporate HR and legal counsel to investigate, document, and defend against EEOC, PHRC, and other administrative agency charges or litigation.
- Manage state unemployment compensation claims, documentation, appeals, and hearings.
- Administer the Paycom HRIS platform on site and provide backup administration, including employee data, security permissions, workflow automation, and workforce reporting.
- Coordinate annual Open Enrollment and serve as the on-site subject matter expert on health, welfare, and supplemental benefit plans.
- Administer statutory and medical leaves, including FMLA, military and personal leave, and the ADA interactive accommodation process.
- Maintain compliance with ERISA, ACA, and 401(k) fiduciary standards.
- Oversee workers' compensation claims, OSHA recordkeeping, incident investigations, safety committee collaboration, and return-to-work or transitional-duty programs.
- Partner with Corporate Recruiting on local hiring, job fairs, educational and vocational pipelines, and compliant onboarding, including Form I-9 and E-Verify.
- Maintain confidentiality and data integrity for personnel files, medical records, and compensation files.
- Travel up to 20% for multi-site training, audits, and leadership meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
