Sr. HR Generalist
About The Position
At Kohler, we believe our people are our greatest strength. The Senior Human Resources Generalist at our Huntsville Manufacturing Plant plays a critical role in supporting leaders and associates in a high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. This position serves as a strategic and hands-on HR partner, ensuring that HR practices support operational excellence, workforce stability, and leadership effectiveness—particularly during PM and early-morning operations. This role reports to the Plant HR Manager / Director of Human Resources and is a key contributor to employee relations, talent development, performance management, and compliance initiatives across the plant.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
- Demonstrated success managing complex employee relations issues
- Experience supporting multiple departments or business units
- Ability to provide hands-on HR support during off-shift operations
- Strong employee and labor relations expertise
- Ability to influence and coach leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and union environments
- Data-driven mindset with experience using HR metrics to guide decisions
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across HR and operations
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing environment experience
- Union/labor relations experience
- Experience supporting 24/7 or multi-shift operations
- Experience training employees on policies and procedures a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted HR business partner to manufacturing leaders, supervisors, and associates across assigned departments and shifts
- Provide visible and responsive HR support during PM/early-morning operations
- Manage and resolve complex employee and labor relations matters in alignment with company policy, employment law, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
- Coach leaders on corrective action, investigations, attendance management, performance improvement, and documentation
- Support grievance handling, fact-finding, and preparation in partnership with HR leadership
- Coordinate exempt and salaried non-exempt hiring, partnering with leaders to define hiring profiles and workforce needs
- Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and internal/external talent pipelines to attract and retain top talent
- Drive consistent application of performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development planning
- Identify and support development of high-potential talent and succession readiness for critical roles
- Facilitate stand-up training sessions and leadership development aligned to manufacturing operations
- Leverage HR dashboards and metrics to proactively address trends related to turnover, absenteeism, staffing, and engagement
- Participate in plant leadership and HR meetings to align HR strategies with business objectives
- Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned
Benefits
- We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
- We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
