Human Resources Generalist

Sarstedt, Inc. • Newton, NC

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

As our HR Generalist, you’ll play a critical role in supporting both the employee experience and the business, serving as a trusted partner to leaders and employees across exempt and non-exempt populations. Lead full-cycle recruiting, using strong talent instincts and relationship-building skills to attract, assess, and land top talent while delivering a standout candidate experience. Serve as a go-to resource for employee relations, where strong people instincts and sound judgment help navigate challenges, coach leaders, and drive fair, consistent outcomes. Support onboarding and new hire integration, bringing organization and attention to detail to create a smooth, engaging day-one experience that sticks. Partners with leaders across the business, using communication skills and business acumen to align people strategies with real operational needs. Drive and support HR projects, where strong execution and prioritization skills help move initiatives forward and deliver results. Apply diplomacy and emotional intelligence to manage conflict, de-escalate situations, and maintain a positive, respectful workplace. Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, backed by strong HR fundamentals and a proactive, risk-aware mindset. Support performance management, reinforcing clear expectations, accountability, and a culture of ongoing feedback. Contribute to engagement, recognition, and retention efforts, bringing energy and a people-first mindset to programs that make an impact. Maintain accurate HR data and documentation, where analytical skills and attention to detail ensure clean, reliable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Benefits, and leadership, helping create a seamless, responsive HR experience. Bring a continuous improvement mindset, spotting opportunities to simplify, streamline, and elevate how HR gets done.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a generalist role or across one or more HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition is ideal, Employee Relatsions, or Total Rewards)
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting, employee relations, and onboarding
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience supporting HR projects or initiatives from planning through execution
• Strong proficiency with HRIS systems (ADP experience ideal)
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Ability to work onsite in a hybrid environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting both hourly (non-exempt) and salaried (exempt) employee populations is highly valued
• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience is a plus
• Experience in manufacturing or candidates with a background supporting hourly employees in retail, restaurant, hotel, leisure, or hospitality environments are ideal

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting, using strong talent instincts and relationship-building skills to attract, assess, and land top talent while delivering a standout candidate experience
• Serve as a go-to resource for employee relations, where strong people instincts and sound judgment help navigate challenges, coach leaders, and drive fair, consistent outcomes
• Support onboarding and new hire integration, bringing organization and attention to detail to create a smooth, engaging day-one experience that sticks
• Partners with leaders across the business, using communication skills and business acumen to align people strategies with real operational needs
• Drive and support HR projects, where strong execution and prioritization skills help move initiatives forward and deliver results
• Apply diplomacy and emotional intelligence to manage conflict, de-escalate situations, and maintain a positive, respectful workplace
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, backed by strong HR fundamentals and a proactive, risk-aware mindset
• Support performance management, reinforcing clear expectations, accountability, and a culture of ongoing feedback
• Contribute to engagement, recognition, and retention efforts, bringing energy and a people-first mindset to programs that make an impact
• Maintain accurate HR data and documentation, where analytical skills and attention to detail ensure clean, reliable insights
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Benefits, and leadership, helping create a seamless, responsive HR experience
• Bring a continuous improvement mindset, spotting opportunities to simplify, streamline, and elevate how HR gets done

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Generous paid time off
• Nine (9) company paid holidays
• Two (2) additional floating paid floating holidays
• Two (2) hours of PTO for annual preventative care, including physical, or vaccinations
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA and FSA options
• Complimentary screenings and wellness assessments
• Discounted YMCA/gym memberships, fitness classes, and wellness challenges
• Confidential support resources for life and well-being
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities
• Enjoy discounts through select SARSTEDT partners

What This Job Offers

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