Human Resources Generalist

MAT Holdings•Jackson, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a talent acquisition and HR partner to the HR and Operations teams. The role primarily drives recruitment strategies and full-cycle hiring to attract, select, and retain qualified talent, while also supporting employee records management, onboarding, health and safety programs, employee relations, employee communications, and compliance-related activities. The position is 100% onsite in Jackson, Tennessee. Relocation assistance is not available. The work environment may be non-climate-controlled and subject to heat and cold.

Requirements

At least three years of human resources experience involving staffing, full-cycle recruiting, and employee relations; experience in a warehouse/distribution or manufacturing setting is preferred.
Experience working with highly confidential information while maintaining discretion.
Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including heat and cold.
Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to hear and differentiate sounds.
Visual abilities including understanding distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, adjusting focus, and color vision.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources Management; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience recruiting, attracting, and assessing talent in a fast-paced manufacturing or operations environment.
Strong networking, sourcing, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate full-cycle recruitment, including workforce planning, identifying hiring needs with managers, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting final selection decisions.
Develop and execute recruiting strategies using job boards, social media, community outreach, employee referrals, career fairs, and other sourcing channels.
Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future staffing needs.
Maintain confidential, timely, and accurate employment records, including new-hire paperwork, benefit forms, and employee change notices.
Update the HRIS for HR, benefits, and payroll processing and compile reports as needed.
Conduct new-hire orientation, annual benefits enrollment, and employee training sessions.
Coordinate employee relations matters to support prompt, fair, and consistent resolution.
Track and maintain weekly, monthly, and annual recruiting and HR metrics, including time-to-fill, turnover, retention, and hiring effectiveness.
Assist with drafting and communicating HR policies, procedures, and employee communications.
Support workers’ compensation claims management through ongoing communication with claims administrators, employees, and site leadership.
Conduct exit interviews and complete separation documentation for departing employees.