HR Generalist

BetterButter•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•$60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports daily HR operations while leading safety, regulatory compliance, workers' compensation administration, and employee training initiatives in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment and safety regulations while promoting a safe and productive workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Safety, or related field preferred.
3+ years of HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and employment law.
Experience managing workers' compensation claims.
Experience with HRIS systems, UKG knowledge preferred.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR) or OSHA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer HR policies in compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and applicable state laws.
Manage employee relations matters, investigations, and corrective action processes.
Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HRIS compliance.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes.
Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations in a manufacturing setting.
Maintain OSHA compliance and manage required reporting (OSHA 300, 300A, 301 logs).
Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and facility walk-throughs.
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate and document required safety training (LOTO, forklift, PPE, hazard communication).
Support safety committee activities and regulatory inspections.
Manage all workers' compensation claims from injury reporting through return-to-work.
Coordinate with supervisors, medical providers, and insurance carriers.
Administer modified duty and return-to-work programs.
Track claim trends and recommend injury prevention strategies.
Deliver and track compliance-based training (safety, harassment prevention, policy updates).
Maintain accurate training and certification records.
Support supervisors with performance documentation and compliance standards.