Human Resources Generalist

Seaman Corporation • Bristol, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support its Bristol, Tennessee manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Manager, this role primarily coordinates recruiting, hiring, and onboarding for hourly manufacturing associates. The Generalist partners with plant leadership to identify staffing needs, develop qualified candidate pipelines, and provide a timely, consistent candidate experience from application through transition to the production team. The position also supports associate services, HR records, and engagement initiatives.

The role coordinates recruiting activities such as job postings, candidate screening, interviews, hiring decisions, approved offers, and pre-employment steps. It maintains applicant tracking records and communicates hiring progress and staffing challenges. The Generalist also conducts new-hire check-ins and exit interviews, gathers feedback to improve onboarding and retention, and responds to employment-related questions about benefits and company procedures. Complex or sensitive matters are referred to the Senior Human Resources Manager.

The position supports internal equity and consistency across the workforce and is expected to demonstrate Seaman Corporation’s values and competencies, including safety, customer focus, integrity, collaboration, teamwork, entrepreneurial thinking, continuous improvement, and accountability for results. This role has no supervisory responsibilities and requires 5% travel. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment. Seaman Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to candidates who request it.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field and 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.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across shifts and departments.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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 pre-screening and interviewing applicants and working with supervisors to define required 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 conditions.
• Develop candidate pipelines through job boards, associate referrals, community organizations, workforce development partners, schools, and recruiting events.
• Review applications and conduct initial screening using consistent, job-related criteria, including discussion of experience, shift availability, and position expectations.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring supervisors, communicate next steps to candidates, and maintain organized applicant records and interview documentation.
• Coordinate hiring decisions and approved offers with the Senior Human Resources Manager and hiring supervisors; communicate approved pay rates, schedules, and start dates.
• Coordinate required pre-employment steps, protect confidential candidate information, and confirm completion before the scheduled start date.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and provide updates on openings, candidate pipelines, hiring progress, and recruiting challenges.
• Promote internal equity and consistent communication to support a union-free work environment.
• Conduct scheduled new-hire check-ins and help address questions and onboarding concerns.
• 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 applicant, employee, and supervisor inquiries about benefits, including health and life insurance, 401(k), and PTO, and about other 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 benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Volunteer time off (VTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Department outings, holiday parties, and an annual company-wide dinner.

What This Job Offers

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