Human Resources Generalist

Alamo Group • Wooster, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist is a key member of the HR team, supporting talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll and timekeeping administration, benefits administration, employee engagement, workforce outreach, and training coordination. The role is the primary owner of hourly recruiting and payroll administration and partners with leaders to support consistent application of company policies, compliance requirements, and employee programs. The position works with supervisors and managers on workforce planning, employee development, attendance management, and employee experience initiatives aligned with Alamo Group objectives.

The role is primarily office-based within a manufacturing facility, involves frequent interaction with employees, supervisors, and leadership, and may include occasional travel for recruiting events, job fairs, training, and community outreach. It also requires the ability to walk production areas and participate in facility-wide employee programs and events, and may occasionally involve lifting or moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of three years of progressive human resources experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting recruiting, payroll, employee relations, benefits administration, or timekeeping functions in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking, and learning management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for hourly recruiting requests and manage the full-cycle recruitment process for hourly positions, including sourcing, advertising, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and hiring activities.
• Partner with hiring managers on timely staffing; maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting metrics; report recruiting activity, hiring outcomes, and staffing trends; and provide data and recommendations for workforce planning.
• Develop and support workforce outreach initiatives aligned with recruiting objectives and affirmative action plans; maintain relationships with educational institutions, workforce organizations, and community partners; participate in recruiting events; coordinate Walk-In Wednesday and similar initiatives; and develop and track employee referral programs.
• Own payroll processing support, timekeeping administration, and attendance tracking; review timecards for accuracy and compliance; process payroll-related changes and transactions; monitor and code attendance and time off; maintain records; issue attendance-related corrective actions; and train supervisors on timekeeping, payroll, attendance management, and accountability.
• Respond to routine employee relations matters and advise supervisors on company policies and procedures; escalate complex issues to the Senior Human Resources Manager or Senior Director of Division Human Resources; monitor disciplinary trends; coach supervisors on documentation and policy administration; and maintain records and support investigations as assigned.
• Lead site-level annual open enrollment administration; coordinate benefits meetings, communications, and enrollment support; serve as the site contact for wellness initiatives; coordinate biometric screenings; respond to routine benefits, wellness, and leave questions; and support leave and workers’ compensation administration as assigned.
• Partner with the Human Resources Business Partner on engagement initiatives; assist with employee recognition programs, events, communications, and engagement activities; encourage supervisor participation; and track program participation and effectiveness.
• Support new hire orientation and onboarding; assist with policy refreshers and operational training; develop training materials related to payroll, attendance, employee purchases, and supervisor responsibilities; audit training records and LMS data; and maintain training documentation.
• Support site safety programs and safe work practices with HR leadership, Operations, and Safety/EHS resources; assist with safety orientation, training, communications, and compliance records; support incident, near-miss, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work documentation and follow-up; and participate in safety meetings, awareness initiatives, inspections, audits, and assigned corrective actions, escalating concerns as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company matching beginning on the first day of employment.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and assistance programs.
• Professional learning and development resources through the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree