Human Resources Generalist

Aston Carter•McMinnville, OR

3d•$79,040 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist partners with Operations leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities, improve workforce effectiveness, and support operational performance. The role develops scalable onboarding processes, assists with HR Generalist training, contributes to employee engagement, and supports workforce planning, recruiting, employee relations, performance and talent management, compensation, training, and HR reporting. It is based onsite in a manufacturing environment with approximately 150 production employees. The schedule is Monday through Thursday in four 10-hour shifts, with flexibility in start and end times. The position requires comfort walking the production floor and participating in early new-hire orientation days.

Requirements

Spanish fluency.
Experience in human resources, employee relations, onboarding, and HR systems.
Manufacturing environment experience and understanding of lean, quality, and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in federal and state leave of absence management.
Strong customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an HR Assistant is acceptable for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish.
Ability to function as an agent of change.
Basic understanding of payroll to provide backup in emergency situations.
Independent, assertive, outgoing, and approachable personality.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of Operations and Operations Value Stream Managers to strengthen leadership capability and improve workforce effectiveness.
Support the development and implementation of scalable onboarding processes for new team members.
Assist in the ongoing development, training, and capability building of HR Generalists.
Contribute to employee engagement strategies and reinforce human performance technology (HPT) and problem-solving (PLS) culture.
Collaborate with Operations leaders on workforce planning, staffing strategies, and job requisition management.
Review applicant resumes, screen candidates, and build qualified talent pools to support hiring needs.
Develop structured interview guides, selection processes, and hiring workflows to ensure consistency and compliance.
Prepare hiring recommendations and support compensation alignment for candidate offers.
Support Operations leadership in administering the full performance management and talent management cycle.
Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and operational practices across all teams.
Design, develop, and administer local training programs aligned to skill gaps and business requirements.
Partner with Operations leadership to leverage corporate-sponsored learning and development programs.
Address complex employee relations questions and provide guidance on policy interpretation and issue resolution.
Oversee the management and resolution of employee grievances, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
Administer the annual merit and compensation review process for all Operations team members.
Provide support on compensation and benefits inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
Conduct HR reporting, workforce analytics, and metric tracking to support decision-making and operational insights.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions equal to 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership.
Financial planning assistance at no cost.
Supplemental identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs available at competitive rates.
Paid time off and 13 company-paid holidays.