Human Resources Generalist

PL Developments•Piedmont, SC

10d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The HR Generalist provides hands-on, well-rounded Human Resources support for the site and serves as an HR partner to employees, supervisors, and managers. The role supports employee relations, onboarding, FMLA and leave administration, terminations, benefits, timekeeping, UKG and Oracle HRIS/workflow transactions, HR training, and site-level HR projects. It also provides coverage for the HR Coordinator or another HR Generalist and assists the HR Manager with departmental priorities, compliance, systems, and special projects. The position calls for sound judgment, confidentiality, accuracy, flexibility, and the ability to balance employee support with business needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The work is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to manufacturing areas where PPE is required. The role may require extended hours or adjusted schedules when necessary to support site and departmental needs, as well as travel as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 4 years of progressive Human Resources experience required.
Manufacturing or multi-shift environment experience required.
Generalist-level HR experience across multiple functional areas, including employee relations, onboarding, HRIS, benefits, leave administration, timekeeping, terminations, and HR projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Experience using HRIS and workflow systems, including UKG and Oracle, for employee changes, timekeeping updates, onboarding, reporting, documentation, and related HR transactions.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and related leave and accommodation requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee relations, medical, payroll, and personnel information.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, follow-up, and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, system updates, timekeeping review, and employee record maintenance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, shift needs, employee concerns, and project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to respond calmly, professionally, and consistently to employee concerns, escalations, and sensitive HR matters.
Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours or adjusted schedules when necessary to support site and departmental needs.
Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Strong Excel skills for tracking, reporting, and data review.

Responsibilities

Serve as a well-rounded HR resource for the site, supporting employees, supervisors, and managers in daily HR operations.
Partner with supervisors and management to ensure fair, consistent, and policy-compliant application of HR procedures and employment practices.
Support employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting concerns, assisting with investigations, and escalating complex matters to HR leadership as appropriate.
Provide guidance and documentation support for coaching, corrective action, performance improvement, and other employee relations processes.
Assist with voluntary and involuntary terminations, including documentation review, system updates, exit coordination, unemployment claim support, and follow-up with Payroll or management as needed.
Coordinate and support onboarding, including new-hire orientation, benefits overview, HR system training, required documentation, and follow-up.
Support FMLA, leave of absence, accommodation, and related tracking processes while maintaining confidentiality and appropriate documentation.
Answer general employee benefits questions, assist with benefits orientation, support Open Enrollment, and coordinate with Corporate Benefits when needed.
Support timekeeping by assisting employees and managers with questions, reviewing discrepancies, following up on corrections, and coordinating with Payroll as needed.
Maintain accurate employee data in UKG, Oracle, and related HR systems, including new hires, transfers, supervisor changes, terminations, department updates, and other employee record changes.
Assist with UKG and Oracle data entry, reporting, system training, and process improvements.
Develop, coordinate, and support HR training for employees and managers, including policy, system, onboarding, and other site HR training.
Support recruiting and temporary employee conversion processes as needed, coordinating with managers, staffing agencies, candidates, and internal HR stakeholders.
Compile, track, and maintain HR data, reports, spreadsheets, and documentation related to attendance, employee relations, onboarding, training, benefits, leave, and HR projects.
Support employee engagement, recognition programs, communications, and other site initiatives that promote a positive and professional workplace.
Provide coverage for the HR Coordinator or another HR Generalist when needed to maintain consistent HR service and department continuity.
Assist the HR Manager with departmental priorities, confidential assignments, compliance follow-up, HR projects, and other site business needs as assigned.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and applicable HR recordkeeping requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the HR department and site operations.