Human Resources Generalist

PL Developments Careers•Piedmont, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

PL Developments (PLD), a manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods, is hiring an HR Generalist to provide hands-on, broad-based Human Resources support at a manufacturing site. The role partners with employees, supervisors, and managers and supports employee relations, onboarding, leave administration, terminations, benefits, timekeeping, HRIS transactions, training, and site-level projects. The HR Generalist also provides coverage for other HR team members and assists the HR Manager with departmental priorities, compliance, system needs, and special projects. Success requires sound judgment, confidentiality, accuracy, flexibility, and the ability to balance employee support with business needs in a fast-paced environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to manufacturing areas where PPE is required. Extended hours or adjusted schedules may be needed, and travel may be required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 4 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Manufacturing or multi-shift environment experience required.
Generalist-level HR experience across multiple areas, including employee relations, onboarding, HRIS, benefits, leave administration, timekeeping, terminations, and HR projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Experience using HRIS and workflow systems, including UKG and Oracle, for employee changes, timekeeping, onboarding, reporting, documentation, and related transactions.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and related leave and accommodation requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee relations, medical, payroll, and personnel information.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, follow-up, and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, system updates, timekeeping review, and employee record maintenance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, shift needs, employee concerns, and project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to respond calmly, professionally, and consistently to employee concerns, escalations, and sensitive HR matters.
Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours or adjusted schedules when necessary to support site and departmental needs.
Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
Strong Excel skills for tracking, reporting, and data review.

Responsibilities

Serve as a well-rounded HR resource for the site, supporting employees, supervisors, and managers across daily HR operations.
Partner with supervisors and management to promote fair, consistent, and policy-compliant application of HR procedures and employment practices.
Support employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting concerns, assisting with investigations, and escalating complex matters to HR leadership.
Provide guidance and documentation support for coaching, corrective action, performance improvement, and other employee relations processes.
Assist with voluntary and involuntary terminations, including documentation review, system updates, exit coordination, unemployment claim support, and follow-up with Payroll or management.
Coordinate onboarding activities, including new-hire orientation, benefits overview, HR system training, required documentation, and follow-up.
Support FMLA, leave-of-absence, accommodation, and related tracking processes, maintaining appropriate documentation and confidentiality.
Provide benefits support by answering general employee questions, assisting with benefits orientation and Open Enrollment, and coordinating with Corporate Benefits.
Support timekeeping by answering employee and manager questions, reviewing discrepancies, following up on corrections, and coordinating with Payroll.
Maintain accurate employee data in UKG, Oracle, and related HR systems, including hires, transfers, supervisor changes, terminations, and department updates.
Assist with UKG and Oracle data entry, reporting, system training, and process improvements.
Develop, coordinate, and support HR training for employees and managers, including policy, system, onboarding, and other site training.
Support recruiting and temporary employee conversions as needed, coordinating with managers, staffing agencies, candidates, and internal HR stakeholders.
Compile, track, and maintain HR data, reports, spreadsheets, and documentation related to attendance, employee relations, onboarding, training, benefits, leave, and projects.
Support employee engagement, recognition programs, communications, and other site initiatives.
Provide coverage for the HR Coordinator or other HR Generalist responsibilities as needed.
Assist the HR Manager with departmental priorities, confidential assignments, compliance follow-up, HR projects, and other site needs.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and applicable HR recordkeeping requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the HR department and site operations.