Human Resources Generalist

Alamo Group Inc. • Hillcrest, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist is a key member of the HR team, supporting talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll and timekeeping administration, benefits administration, employee engagement, workforce outreach, and training coordination. The role is the primary owner of hourly recruiting and payroll administration and partners with leaders to support workforce planning, employee development, attendance management, and employee experience initiatives aligned with Alamo Group objectives. The position works closely with supervisors and managers to promote consistent application of company policies, compliance requirements, and employee programs.

The position is primarily office-based within a manufacturing facility, with frequent interaction with employees, supervisors, and leadership. It may involve occasional travel for recruiting events, job fairs, training, and community outreach, as well as walking production areas and participating in facility-wide programs and events.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of progressive human resources experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience supporting recruiting, payroll, employee relations, benefits administration, or timekeeping functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking, and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for hourly recruitment requests and requisitions, managing full-cycle recruiting from sourcing and advertising through screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and hiring.
• Partner with hiring managers to staff hourly positions effectively and on time; maintain applicant tracking records and metrics; report recruiting activity and hiring outcomes; and provide data and recommendations for workforce planning.
• Develop and support workforce outreach initiatives aligned with recruiting objectives and affirmative action plans, building relationships with educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and community partners.
• Participate in job fairs, career events, community outreach, and recruitment marketing; coordinate Walk-In Wednesday and similar initiatives; and develop employee referral programs and assess their effectiveness.
• Present recommendations and business cases for recruiting partnerships and workforce development opportunities.
• Support payroll processing, administer timekeeping and attendance tracking, review timecards for accuracy and compliance, and process payroll-related changes and transactions.
• Monitor attendance records and time-off coding; maintain attendance systems and documentation; and prepare and issue attendance-related corrective actions in accordance with company policy.
• Train supervisors on timekeeping systems, payroll procedures, attendance management, and accountability, ensuring consistent application of attendance policies.
• Respond to routine employee relations matters and advise supervisors on company policies and procedures; escalate complex matters to the Senior Human Resources Manager or Senior Director of Division Human Resources as appropriate.
• Monitor disciplinary action trends, coach supervisors on documentation and policy administration, maintain employee relations records, and support investigations as assigned.
• Lead site-level annual open enrollment; coordinate benefits meetings, communications, and enrollment support; and respond to routine questions about benefits, wellness, and leave processes.
• Coordinate wellness initiatives and annual biometric screening events, including scheduling, communications, logistics, and employee support; support leave and workers’ compensation administration as assigned.
• Partner with the Human Resources Business Partner on engagement initiatives and employee recognition programs; promote supervisor participation and support employee events and communications.
• Track participation and effectiveness of engagement programs and recommend improvements.
• Support new-hire orientation and onboarding, facilitate policy refreshers and operational training, and develop training materials related to payroll, attendance, employee purchases, and supervisor responsibilities.
• Audit employee training records and learning management system data for compliance, maintain training documentation, and support organizational training initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company matching beginning on the first day of employment.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and assistance programs.
• Professional learning and development resources through the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree