HR Generalist, Catalyst Program
About The Position
As an HR Generalist in the Catalyst Program, you will complete rotations across plant HR operations and complementary HR functions, including HR Business Partner Operations, Talent Operations, and Total Rewards. You will support employees and leaders, gain exposure to workforce priorities, and contribute to projects that strengthen operational performance and the employee experience. The role reports to the Senior Manager, HR Operations and is based at the Columbia, South Carolina site with a hybrid work schedule. The program is a two-year rotational experience consisting of three eight-month assignments across plant HR operations and other HR functions. The role supports HR activities in a manufacturing environment and builds an understanding of how HR practices contribute to safety, quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and employee engagement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business, industrial relations, organizational leadership, or a related discipline.
- Interest in building an HR career within a manufacturing or operations-focused environment.
- Willingness to work on-site, spend time in production areas, and adapt to the needs and schedule of a manufacturing operation.
- Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, accountability, and willingness to learn.
- Flexibility to relocate based on company needs and rotational assignments.
Responsibilities
- Complete a two-year rotational experience consisting of three eight-month assignments across plant HR operations and other HR functions.
- Support daily HR activities in a manufacturing environment, including employee relations, workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, attendance, performance management, and employee engagement.
- Partner with plant leaders, supervisors, employees, and HR colleagues to understand needs and provide practical HR solutions.
- Spend time in production areas to build relationships, understand manufacturing operations, and identify workforce opportunities and concerns.
- Lead projects that improve HR processes, employee experience, operational effectiveness, or workforce capability.
- Use data to evaluate trends, identify causes, and recommend sustainable improvements.
- Support organizational change, communications, training, and other projects aligned with plant and company priorities.
- Build an understanding of how HR practices support safety, quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and employee engagement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits, which may include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution options.
- Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and their household members.
- 401(k) with company match contributions.
- Paid vacations and company holidays.
- Opportunities for flexible work arrangements.
- Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs.
- Global recognition and service programs.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
