Human Resources Generalist

Ohio Gratings • Canton, OH

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Ohio Gratings, Inc. is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist for a highly visible, onsite role supporting office and manufacturing environments across multiple states. The role partners with leaders and associates on workplace matters, balancing empathy, accountability, sound business judgment, employment law, company policy, and the organization’s biblical values. The organization expects associates to learn, embrace, and actively model its core values in their work and relationships.

The Generalist advises on employee relations, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, performance management, and talent acquisition. The role also supports onboarding, orientation, recognition, HR process improvements, and strategic initiatives, using systems such as UKG and reporting tools such as Power BI. It requires discretion in handling sensitive information and flexibility to take on additional HR initiatives as the organization evolves.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of progressive HR experience, with strong expertise in employee relations, leave management, and performance management.
• Deep understanding of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA and ADA.
• Ability to manage complex employee relations matters with professionalism and fairness.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Analytical mindset and proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate confidently, influence leaders at all levels, and remain calm under pressure.
• Integrity, discretion, sound judgment, and a commitment to cultivating a respectful, faith-centered workplace culture.
• Comfort working in both office and manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting both office and manufacturing teams.
• Exposure to self-insured health plans, JP Farley, and UKG (UltiPro).

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders and associates on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Coach managers through performance challenges, documentation standards, and corrective actions consistent with employment law and company policy.
• Lead or support investigations, disciplinary discussions, and terminations professionally and consistently.
• Facilitate conflict-resolution conversations to restore trust and strengthen team dynamics.
• Guide leaders through performance reviews, development planning, and coaching conversations.
• Participate in interviews and advise on candidate selection and behavioral assessment.
• Reinforce HR best practices and cultivate a culture grounded in trust, clarity, and shared values.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and associate recognition initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR peers on strategic initiatives and process improvements.
• Use systems such as UKG and reporting tools such as Power BI to analyze trends and inform leadership decisions.
• Safeguard sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Take on additional HR initiatives as the organization evolves.

What This Job Offers

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