HR Generalist

Leggett & Platt•Kouts, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a HR Generalist within our human resources team to help support our bedding business. As a HR Generalist you will have the opportunity to shape the employee experience from hire to retire, serving as a trusted partner who helps create a positive, engaging, and high performing workplace. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by supporting our people, strengthening organization culture, and ensuring employees have the resources and support they need to succeed. The team you will be working with is collaborative, people focused, and solution oriented, and values integrity, continuous improvement, and a genuine commitment to helping others thrive.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of human resources laws and regulations and environmental health & safety legislation and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to influence and engage employees at all organizational levels, building partnership and accountability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to frontline teams and leadership.
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Calm, effective approach under pressure, including during emergency situations.
Demonstrated proactive mindset; anticipates risk, raises issues early, and drives preventive actions before problems occur.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field
Five years of human resources generalist experience (experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred)
HR Certification preferred – PHR, SPHR

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle talent acquisition and onboarding, including job postings, sourcing, interviews, offers, orientation, and required training.
Serve as on-site HR business partner to leaders, providing guidance on policy interpretation, documentation, performance management, employee relations, investigations, and corrective action.
Administer leave, absence, and benefits programs (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, Workers’ Compensation, benefits enrollment/changes), supporting employees and resolving related issues.
Lead offboarding activities, including exit interviews, documentation, and coordination of final pay and benefits.
Maintain HR compliance and accurate recordkeeping (EEO, wage & hour, I-9/E‑Verify, personnel files), supporting audits and reporting.
Manage HRIS and timekeeping data; partner with payroll to ensure accurate processing, attendance tracking, and resolution of inquiries.
Track and analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, staffing, training completion) and recommend actions to support operational goals and retention.
Lead employee engagement initiatives, site communications, recognition, and events to reinforce a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Collaborate effectively with Corporate and Business Unit HR and EHS representatives.
Other duties as assigned. Ie: assist with projects as necessary such as updating job descriptions, creating electronic files, etc.