HR Generalist

Laborup•McDonald, TN

2d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We're hiring an HR Generalist for our advanced manufacturing company. We produce precision components with specialty materials for the aerospace and defense industries, a dynamic market where demand keeps climbing and the work has to be right the first time. The company is in a period of rapid growth: new employees across the plant, new equipment, and new customers. We need an HR professional who can help the organization keep up. This is a true generalist seat. You'll run day-to-day HR across the company – onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, HRIS records, and performance review support — and provide structural support for recruiting as we staff our manufacturing and floor technician teams. The role splits time between the office and the production floor, working with everyone from entry-level technicians to executives.

Requirements

5+ years of generalist HR experience
HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Working knowledge of federal and state employment law
Hands-on experience maintaining an HRIS system
Experience coordinating recruiting and interview logistics
Experience supporting employee benefits administration
Comfortable working with floor technicians through executives

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field
Experience recruiting manufacturing or skilled-trades roles
Payroll and benefits system administration experience
Experience supporting engagement and recognition programs
Aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing background
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Employee relations: Serve as first point of contact for questions and concerns.
Onboarding: Run orientation and complete new-hire employment documentation.
Benefits administration: Handle enrollments, changes, employee questions, and vendor coordination.
Open enrollment: Coordinate annual open enrollment and employee communications.
HRIS maintenance: Keep employee records and HRIS data accurate and audit-ready.
Compliance: Administer HR processes under federal, state, and local employment law.
Audits & reporting: Support audits, workforce reporting, and record retention requirements.
Recruiting support: Coordinate postings, interviews, and candidate communication for hiring managers.
Performance reviews: Track review cycles and support training and development programs.
Policy administration: Maintain the employee handbook and communicate policy updates.