Human Resource Generalist

Rhoads Industries, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Rhoads Industries is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Generalist to join their dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. This role will primarily support the second-shift workforce, providing comprehensive human resources support and services. The HR Generalist will work closely with employees and the operations department to ensure effective HR practices and support the overall HR strategy, aligning with production goals. The position requires a mid-shift schedule to ensure HR presence and accessibility during later operating hours, with sufficient overlap with the broader HR team and leadership. The HR Generalist will act as a trusted HR partner to second-shift employees and supervisors, focusing on employee relations, performance management, workforce needs, policy interpretation, and other general HR matters.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a human resources or labor relations role required.
Proven experience supporting the operations department in a warehouse, manufacturing, production or similar industrial environment required.
Prior experience working with a unionized workforce required.
Must be willing to work a schedule that supports employees on second shift.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including arriving early and staying late as needed.
Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating emotional intelligence.
Knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Excel.
Must be a self-starter with problem-solving abilities.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent time management and organizational skills; detail oriented and efficient.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a rapidly growing organization.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfortable with shop floor engagement.
US citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the touch labor employees and operations management team.
Respond to day-to-day employee inquiries regarding benefits, compensation, attendance, and other general concerns.
Assist with the disciplinary process to ensure timely, consistent, and appropriate intervention in line with the company work rules and the union collective bargaining agreements.
Support and counsel employees in addressing workplace issues, mediating conflicts, and conducting workplace investigations to facilitate positive employee relations.
Help facilitate and coordinate employee engagement initiatives.
Monitor and track attendance, using HRIS and time-keeping systems to record time-off and similar attendance events for payroll and billing purposes.
Assist in employee leave facilitation and tracking.
Analyze HR/operations data, prepare reports, monitor trends, and present findings to management for decision-making and workforce planning.
Assist with performance appraisal processes, provide guidance to managers, and help develop performance improvement plans to drive operations objectives.
Maintain employee personnel files/records.
Maintain/update the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and other various operations systems, ensuring accurate data.
Generate reports and analyze data.
Provide communication to the touch-labor workforce regarding operations initiatives, policies, and events.
Provide additional support to the operations management team as needed.
Perform other duties and tasks as needed.