HR Manager (Generalist)

Charter Next Generation•Lexington, OH

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Manager (Generalist) supports the Lexington, Ohio manufacturing site by advising managers, managing employee relations, supporting talent management, ensuring compliance, and implementing corporate HR programs. The role helps leaders build effective relationships with employees, identifies workforce trends and talent needs, and supports engagement, retention, performance, and development initiatives. This position is onsite and follows a Monday–Friday schedule. It includes regular floor walks and collaboration with site leaders, Talent Acquisition, Culture and Employee Experience, HR subject matter experts, and shared services.

Requirements

At least 3 years of general HR experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Experience with employee relations, recruitment, and performance management.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to build trust and credibility with employees at all levels.
Problem-solving abilities and sound judgment.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in manufacturing or a related industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coach and guide managers on employee relations, performance management, and team development.
Develop and empower leaders to serve as the first line of communication with employees and foster effective manager-employee relationships.
Identify workforce trends and recommend solutions for current and future organizational needs.
Interpret employee engagement data and partner with site leaders on action plans to improve engagement.
Manage employee relations issues, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
Conduct regular floor walks to build relationships and maintain visibility with employees.
Promote a positive work environment that supports employee engagement and retention, and support communication between management and employees.
Partner with leaders and Talent Acquisition to identify talent needs and develop strategic recruitment plans.
Conduct new-hire orientation and support smooth onboarding.
Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and development planning.
Assess workforce skill gaps and partner with the Culture and Employee Experience team to develop targeted learning programs.
Support succession planning and career development initiatives with managers.
Conduct interviews throughout the employee lifecycle to understand culture, retention, and engagement.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Use shared services to maintain accurate employee information and databases, and provide relevant reports to management.
Support annual benefits enrollment and coordinate compliance training for managers and employees.
Provide support for internal and external HR-related audits.
Implement corporate HR initiatives at the site level and provide feedback to HR subject matter experts on program effectiveness and site-specific needs.
Support change management during organizational transitions.