Human Resources Generalist

Corning • Winston-Salem, NC

2d • $63,000 - $86,625 • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides front-line HR support for manufacturing operations. This role partners with employees, supervisors, managers, and plant leadership to support employee relations, staffing, onboarding, compliance, workforce administration, employee engagement, and HR reporting. As an entry-level salaried role, the position is designed to build broad HR capability while providing responsive, visible support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources, employee support, recruiting, administration, leadership, customer service, or manufacturing support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn HR systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Willingness and ability to work a second-shift schedule

Nice To Haves

• HR internship, co-op, or early-career manufacturing HR experience.
• Experience supporting hourly employees or multi-shift operations.
• Exposure to employee relations, recruiting, attendance administration, leave coordination, or HR compliance.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification, or interest in pursuing HR certification.

Responsibilities

• Supports employees with HR questions, workplace concerns, investigations, and performance issues
• Helps promote engagement, communication, and morale
• Manages employee changes, staffing records, attendance tracking, and return-to-work support
• Provides HR coverage across shifts and departments
• Assists with recruiting activities, candidate coordination, and new hire onboarding
• Supports HR compliance, documentation, audits, and confidential recordkeeping
• Assists with workplace incident follow-up, safety support, accommodations, and return-to-work processes
• Contributes to employee events, process improvements, and HR program implementation

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit
• Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness programs
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

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