Human Resources Generalist

Seaman • Bristol, TN

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About The Position

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support its Bristol, Tennessee manufacturing facilities. The role focuses primarily on recruiting, hiring coordination, and onboarding hourly manufacturing associates. In partnership with plant leadership, the Generalist identifies staffing needs, develops candidate pipelines, and coordinates a timely, consistent candidate experience from application through transition to the production team. Under the direction of the Senior Human Resources Manager, the role also supports associate services, HR records, and engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field with three to five years of related human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through with applicant and associate documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across shifts and departments.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a manufacturing facility with multiple shifts and recurring hourly hiring needs.
• Experience building relationships with workforce development organizations, technical schools, and community recruiting partners.
• At least two years of HRIS experience; Dayforce experience is a plus.
• HRCI or SHRM certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting and hiring for hourly manufacturing positions, including prescreening and interviewing applicants and working with supervisors to identify position-specific skills and competencies.
• Partner with plant management to confirm approved openings, essential duties, required skills, shift schedules, and staffing priorities.
• Create and maintain accurate job postings describing responsibilities, qualifications, work schedules, and manufacturing work conditions.
• Build candidate pipelines through job boards, associate referrals, community organizations, workforce development partners, schools, and recruiting events.
• Review applications and conduct initial screenings using consistent, job-related criteria; discuss candidates’ relevant experience, shift availability, and position expectations.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring supervisors and promptly communicate next steps to candidates.
• Maintain organized applicant records and interview documentation.
• Coordinate hiring decisions and approved offers with the Senior Human Resources Manager and hiring supervisors, and communicate approved pay rates, schedules, and start dates.
• Coordinate required pre-employment steps, protect confidential candidate information, and confirm completion before scheduled start dates.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking records and report on open positions, candidate pipelines, hiring progress, and recruiting challenges.
• Help maintain internal equity and a union-free work environment.
• Communicate with associates to improve awareness and understanding of the company’s efforts to maintain consistency across all levels.
• Conduct scheduled new-hire check-ins, answer questions, identify onboarding concerns, and support associates’ transition to the manufacturing team.
• Gather feedback from new associates and supervisors to improve onboarding, realistic job previews, and early retention.
• Conduct exit interviews and share recurring themes with HR leadership to support recruiting and retention improvements.
• Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors about benefits and company procedures and programs; refer complex or sensitive matters to the Senior Human Resources Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays.
• Department outings, holiday parties, and an annual company-wide dinner.

What This Job Offers

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