Human Resources Generalist

Aston Carter • Lebanon, TN

11d • $33 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

This temporary, on-site Human Resources Generalist role independently manages day-to-day HR activities for an hourly workforce in a manufacturing environment. The position is the site’s primary HR contact for routine employee and supervisor needs, while escalating complex employee relations, legal, compensation, and strategic matters to senior HR leadership.

The role supports employees and supervisors with routine HR guidance, employee relations, staffing, onboarding, records, HRIS and payroll-related activities, benefits and leave questions, and workplace compliance. It is based in Lebanon, Tennessee, and is fully on-site Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work involves regular interaction with production and office staff and moving between office and production areas in a fast-paced, operationally focused manufacturing setting. Professional attire appropriate for an office within a manufacturing setting is expected.

This is a contract position. The pay range is $33.00–$35.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account (HSA); transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and terms may vary.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of broad Human Resources Generalist experience; 5 or more years is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with employee relations, including attendance management and corrective-action processes.
• Demonstrated experience with onboarding processes, HRIS transactions, benefits and leave coordination, and maintaining employee records.
• Strong organizational skills and reliable follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently on site, make sound decisions within established guidelines, and recognize when to escalate issues.
• Experience using UKG or similar HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain policies and procedures clearly.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate effectively with employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• The position is fully on-site in Lebanon, Tennessee, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of broad Human Resources Generalist experience.
• Experience supporting an hourly workforce in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or similar environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP.
• Experience in HR administration, including documentation, reporting, and compliance support.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and continuous improvement in HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site point of contact for routine HR needs from employees and supervisors, providing timely and accurate guidance.
• Support attendance management, employee relations issues, corrective-action documentation, and responses to policy questions.
• Coordinate hourly and temporary staffing needs by partnering with recruiters, hiring stakeholders, and staffing agencies.
• Support the full new-hire process, including onboarding, orientation, I-9 verification, background checks, and site readiness for new employees.
• Process routine employee changes and maintain accurate, up-to-date employee documentation and records.
• Support HRIS and payroll-related activities, including UKG transactions, timekeeping and PTO follow-up, payroll changes, and routine HR reporting.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and leave-related questions, coordinating with centralized Benefits and HR resources when needed.
• Partner with Safety and site leadership on routine employee and compliance matters to support a safe and compliant workplace.
• Maintain visibility into open HR issues, track follow-up actions, and escalate higher-risk or complex matters to senior HR leadership.
• Build strong working relationships across the site to foster trust, communication, and collaboration between HR and operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time off or leave, such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed