Human Resources Generalist

Aston Carter•West Haven, CT

7d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

A highly reputable, family-owned manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to oversee day-to-day HR operations for approximately 100 employees across office, sales, warehouse, and manufacturing operations. The role is the primary HR contact for employees and managers and supports employee engagement, compliance, organizational growth, and workforce effectiveness. It offers career development opportunities, including potential progression into an HR Business Partner or HR Manager role. The position is fully onsite in West Haven, Connecticut, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring regular interaction with corporate and hourly manufacturing employees. The Generalist will use HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and collaborate with managers and leadership across functions. The role is contract-to-hire. The stated pay range is $33.65–$38.46 per hour; an earlier posting line lists $32–$38 per hour.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive human resources experience in a broad HR Generalist or HR Manager capacity.
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and Connecticut labor requirements, including policy administration, compliance audits, and employment documentation.
Experience handling employee relations matters, including attendance management, investigations, performance issues, and conflict resolution.
Experience managing benefits administration, leave management, and day-to-day HR support.
Experience managing recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding across the employee lifecycle.
Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms.
Ability to support corporate staff and manufacturing/hourly employee populations.
Visible, collaborative leadership style and practical, hands-on approach to HR management and operations.
Experience coordinating training programs, performance reviews, and employee development initiatives.
Experience supporting internal and external compliance audits, including customer and social responsibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment supporting diverse employee groups.

Responsibilities

Manage daily human resources operations and serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leadership across office, sales, warehouse, and manufacturing teams.
Handle employee relations matters, including attendance concerns, performance management, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
Administer employee benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, and HR-related communications.
Maintain employee records and support payroll-related HR processes through HRIS systems while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Lead recruiting efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and offers, and manage onboarding and offboarding.
Ensure compliance with U.S. employment laws, Connecticut labor requirements, internal HR policies, employee handbooks, and required employment documentation.
Coordinate training programs, performance reviews, and employee development initiatives.
Partner with managers and leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and HR strategy.
Support internal and external compliance audits, including audits related to customer requirements and social responsibility standards.
Continuously improve HR processes, systems, and practices to enhance efficiency and the employee experience.
Provide day-to-day HR support and administrative assistance as needed.
Collaborate with leadership to maintain a positive, engaging environment for corporate and manufacturing/hourly employees.

Benefits

Great benefits package.
Work-life balance.
Stability and opportunities for growth into other areas of the organization.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, subject to eligibility.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
Time off and leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.