Human Resources Generalist

Hampton Lumber • Fairfax, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations for the Allendale mill, responsible for effective execution of HR processes across, recruiting, employee relations, onboarding, training and workforce administration. This role will partner closely with mill Supervision to build the desired culture, support workforce readiness and ensure the mill is staffed, trained and compliant in all applicable regulations.

Requirements

• At least one year of HR experience (manufacturing or industrial preferred)
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience supporting hourly workforce and frontline supervisors
• Strong organizational and execution skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wood products, manufacturing, or heavy industry
• Experience with HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

• Recruiting & Staffing Execution
• Participate in hourly recruiting (operators, maintenance, support roles)
• Partner with supervisors to define hiring needs and timelines
• Work alongside HR Manager to manage job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offers
• Support pre-employment processes (background checks, drug screens, onboarding readiness)
• Onboarding & Workforce Integration
• Execute structured onboarding for all new hires
• Ensure completion of required documentation (I-9, E-Verify, policy acknowledgments)
• Coordinate new hire orientation and initial safety training
• Partner with operations to ensure effective integration into crews and shifts
• Employee Relations & Supervisor Support
• Serve as first point of contact for employee questions and concerns
• Support supervisors in handling: attendance issues performance management disciplinary actions
• Promote a positive, accountable, and safety-driven culture
• HR Administration & Compliance
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems (HRIS)
• Ensure compliance with: federal and state employment laws company policies and procedures
• Support audits and reporting requirements
• Training & Development Support
• Coordinate hourly training programs (safety, onboarding, skills progression)
• Track training completion and certifications
• Support implementation of workforce development plans (operators, trades)
• Payroll & Workforce Coordination
• Support payroll processing (timekeeping accuracy, corrections, approvals)
• Monitor attendance trends and report issues to leadership
• Coordinate scheduling changes with operations as needed
• Startup & Ramp-Up Support (Critical)
• Assist in building HR infrastructure for a new mill: hiring waves onboarding systems policy rollout
• Support culture development aligned with company values
• Support workforce readiness leading into commissioning and ramp-up

Benefits

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Participation in the employee bonus program
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees