HR Generalist

Barry-Wehmiller•Maryland Heights, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as the sole Human Resources Generalist for our manufacturing facility supporting approximately 158 employees. This role requires a versatile HR coordinator who can work under minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with corporate HR policies and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a trusted business partner to plant leadership and a champion for our manufacturing workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
A minimum of two years of progressive HR experience
Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance
Experience with full cycle recruiting and employee onboarding/offboarding
Experience working with staffing agencies
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Detail Oriented: The ability to focus on and manage the individual elements of a task or project with precision, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness
Business Acumen: Understanding of manufacturing operations and business drivers
Independence: Ability to make sound decisions with limited oversight
Adaptability: Comfort working in fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment
Relationship Building: Skill in building trust with a diverse workforce and leadership
Integrity: Highest ethical standards and confidentiality
Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels
Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving HR challenges
Pants and closed toe shoes required
Ability to occasionally walk manufacturing floor (safety equipment provided)
Occasional lifting of up to up to 25 pounds of files/materials

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or industrial HR experience
Workers' compensation and safety program knowledge
SHRM-SCP or advanced HR certification
Experience with Workday HRIS
Bilingual capabilities (Spanish/English)
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement knowledge
Experience supporting multi-shift operations

Responsibilities

Partner with corporate recruiting team and direct leader to execute recruiting strategies for all contingent facility production positions
Partner with corporate recruiting team to manage full cycle recruiting process including job posting, screening, interviewing, and selection of contingent production positions
Establish relationships with local trade schools, community colleges, and workforce development agencies
Oversee new hire onboarding and First Year Experience Program
Manually enter employee data
Maintain accurate employee data in corporate HRIS system and ensure confidentiality standards
Generate reports for plant leadership and corporate stakeholders
Ensure data integrity and compliance with record retention policies
Process all personnel actions (hires, promotions, transfers, terminations)
Manage shift assignments
Support HR manager with annual processes including performance goals and engagement surveys
Partner with safety team to ensure HR compliance with safety training requirements
Coordinate with safety team on mandatory training programs (safety, harassment prevention, compliance)
Maintain training records and track certification for regulated positions
Support HR accident investigation process
Partner with corporate safety team to deliver supervisor training on employment law and people management
Assist all contingent professionals with their onboarding tasks
Serve as primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
Partner with HR manager to investigate workplace incidents, harassment complaints, and policy violations
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (OSHA, DOL, EEOC)
Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing-specific labor regulations
Conduct exit interviews
Coordinate with corporate benefits team to host biometric screenings and open enrollment meetings
Direct team member benefits, leave of absence, and workers’ compensation questions to the appropriate department
Act as the point of contact for the leave of absence team regarding return to work paperwork
Support change management efforts related to operational improvements in partnership with HR manager
Participate in corporate HR initiatives and roll out in partnership with HR manager
Analyze HR metrics and recommend process improvements
Serve as People Team Champion
Assist admin team in coordinating company events, recognition programs, and employee engagement activities
Act as the point of contact with payroll team regarding team member payroll issues