HR Generalist

Gratz Pilates • Philadelphia, PA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Gratz Pilates is the original manufacturer of the world's finest Pilates equipment. Based in Philadelphia, we are a nearly 100-year-old “start-up”—combining a rich heritage and pride in American craftsmanship with high growth, cutting-edge technology, and innovation. Our team includes skilled factory employees, operations professionals, and corporate staff. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Generalist who can partner with leadership to develop our people, strengthen our workplace culture, and support day-to-day HR operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience preferred, ideally in manufacturing, distribution, or another operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing employee training, performance management, and talent development programs.
• Strong employee relations experience, including coaching managers and resolving workplace concerns.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leadership, frontline supervisors, and hourly production employees.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits, onboarding, and HR administration.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Genuinely enjoys helping our most important asset (people) thrive at Gratz.
• Equally comfortable partnering with senior executives on talent development, coaching frontline managers on employee performance, and taking the time to listen to and support individual factory employees.
• Approachable, patient, organized, practical, and proactive, with strong follow-through and a passion for helping employees grow.
• Strong business sense—focusing efforts that will truly move the dial.

Responsibilities

• Own & partner with leadership and department managers to develop and implement employee training plans, performance review programs, career development opportunities, and employee retention initiatives.
• Work closely with senior leadership, department managers, and frontline supervisors to improve team performance, coach employees, address workplace challenges, and build effective teams.
• Serve as a trusted, approachable HR resource for factory and office employees. Address employee concerns, attendance, performance issues, disciplinary matters, and workplace investigations with professionalism and fairness.
• Partner with Gratz's recruiting team and hiring managers to support hiring efforts, decisions, new-hire orientation, onboarding, and successful employee integration.
• Owner of benefits administration & annual renewal, employee leave, HRIS records, and day-to-day HR activities. Support the weekly payroll process.
• Ensure HR policies, practices, and required training comply with federal, Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia employment regulations.
• Drive recognition programs, employee feedback, and initiatives that improve morale, productivity, and retention.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen HR processes, management practices, and employee development programs as the company grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level