Human Resources Generalist

Genpak LLC • Carthage, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for Human Resources functions within a manufacturing facility. The position supports payroll administration, recruiting and onboarding, employee records management, employee engagement initiatives, benefits administration, workforce reporting, and HR compliance. It serves as a resource for employees and managers, ensuring efficient HR processes and compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

The role includes payroll and timekeeping administration; coordinating recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and orientation; maintaining employee records and HR systems; supporting employee relations and engagement activities; assisting with benefits administration and unemployment claims; and providing administrative support for workers’ compensation and safety documentation. The position operates in both office and manufacturing environments and interacts frequently with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, personnel at multiple locations, and corporate HR.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, or three to five years of Human Resources experience; manufacturing experience is preferred.
• At least two years of Human Resources, payroll, recruiting, or administrative experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and payroll processes.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to adjust schedules to be available for a 24/7 operation and multiple locations in some areas.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three to five years of Human Resources experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with HRIS systems, payroll processing, and applicant tracking systems.
• At least two years of Human Resources, payroll, recruiting, or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and audit timekeeping and attendance, including daily timecards and weekly payroll and attendance audits.
• Process payroll transactions and updates, including transfer hours, bonuses, retroactive and call-in pay, merit increases, garnishments, Wisely pay cards, and schedule changes.
• Review schedules, approve time-off requests, and address scheduling, overtime, and time-off discrepancies with supervisors and managers.
• Prepare payroll documentation, maintain audit-ready records, generate reports, and coordinate final payroll submission to Corporate Payroll.
• Coordinate recruitment and hiring, including requisitions, job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offers.
• Manage candidate communications, interview scheduling, pre-employment requirements, onboarding logistics, and orientation programs, including I-9 documentation.
• Maintain employee files, HRIS data, staffing rosters, and accurate, confidential records in accordance with retention requirements.
• Support employee inquiries, HR systems access, new hire materials, employee lifecycle documentation, and termination paperwork.
• Support departmental operations by ordering supplies and providing administrative assistance to leaders and teams.
• Generate and analyze staffing, recruiting, and attendance reports to support leadership decisions.
• Support HR audits, reporting requirements, regulatory compliance, and data accuracy.
• Support the HR Business Partner with employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Assist with and participate in employee events, wellness fairs, benefits fairs, and holiday celebrations.
• Promote positive employee relations through responsive support and communication.
• Process and respond to unemployment claims and assist employees with benefits questions and administrative requests.
• Support annual enrollment and benefits communications as needed.
• Compile and submit monthly hours-worked reports for hourly and salaried employees and assist with workers’ compensation and safety documentation.

What This Job Offers

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