HR Generalist - Human Resources

Nipro • MILLVILLE, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides Human Resources support and guidance in a 24/7 unionized manufacturing environment by coordinating HR programs related to employment, labor relations, payroll and benefits, recruiting, onboarding, orientation, safety, attendance administration, workforce reporting, employee engagement, and communications.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in HR
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and employment practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and follow up appropriately.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and able to quickly learn HRIS and talent management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in benefits administration, audits, leave management, and recruitment preferred.
• Previous experience supporting a unionized workforce is preferred, including exposure to collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, and labor relations documentation.
• Manufacturing or 24/7 operations experience preferred, with the ability to support employees and supervisors in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open hourly positions.
• Collaborates with departmental managers and supervisors to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks, return to work physicals and employee eligibility verifications.
• Conducts new hire orientation and schedules all required new hire training beyond orientation.
• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, and plant culture events in partnership with the event committee.
• Manage all Leave of Absences (FMLA, STD, ADA, etc) and communicate with employee and managers/supervisors accordingly.
• Assist with labor relations activities in a unionized environment, including employee questions, contractual processes, documentation, and follow-up with managers, supervisors, and union leadership as appropriate.
• Administer routine Human Resources programs, including benefits, employee relations documentation, disciplinary matters, disputes, and investigations.
• Administer and track attendance points in accordance with company policy and applicable collective bargaining agreement requirements, including preparing related warnings and documentation.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the HR Manager.
• Tracks labor headcount, maintains workforce data, identifies staffing trends, and prepares updates for weekly labor meeting review.
• Reviews company policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains personnel files and training records (electronic and hard copies) and any shared information to ensure accurate output.
• Assists departments with scheduling overtime, identifies improvement opportunities, and recommends solutions to support staffing needs.
• Provides day-shift Human Resources support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation, partnering with supervisors and managers to address employee questions, staffing needs, and workplace concerns.
• Support payroll-related processes by updating yearly schedules, reviewing time and attendance information, assisting with issue resolution, and managing programs such as vacation payouts, shoe reimbursements, and other employee payment-related processes.
• Updates and maintains the HRIS employee hub to share meeting information, employee recognition, contests, upcoming events, and other important plant communications.

Benefits

• Nipro delivers on its purpose to help all people Live Longer. Live Better.
• Our purpose is grounded in care, respect, and a deep commitment to the well-being of every life we touch—patients, partners, and team members.
• We believe that every colleague at NIPRO plays a vital role in our mission: to push innovation forward, improve patient outcomes, and make world-class healthcare accessible to all.
• Respect is active and essential at NIPRO - it is our way of working, thinking, and growing together.
• We promote an environment where people feel safe to contribute, constructive ideas flow freely, and every person is treated with dignity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed