Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Standard Locknut LLC • Westfield, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Standard Locknut, a USA based industrial manufacturing company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and supplies precision-engineered bearing products and related components, is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to lead the HR function for the organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership while maintaining a strong hands-on presence on the shop floor. This role will be responsible for recruitment, employee relations, compliance, employee engagement, performance management, and HR policy development. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing HR with private equity owned companies, understands hourly workforce dynamics, and can balance employee advocacy with business needs. Our POWER Culture At Standard Locknut, we foster a culture rooted in our core POWER values: Positive: We strive to see the best in every situation while remaining realistic. Open: We value everyone's contributions and foster open communication. Winning: Together, we succeed by improving daily and achieving exceptional outcomes. Energetic: We tackle challenges head-on with enthusiasm and perseverance. Resilient: We adapt and persevere through tough situations to deliver outstanding results. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace challenges with determination, and are driven to produce high-quality work, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be part of a culture where excellence is the standard.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried workforces
• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion

Nice To Haves

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
• Experience in a small-to-mid-sized manufacturing organizations owned by private equity
• Experience working with multiple production locations
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, investigations, and performance issues
• Promote a positive workplace culture that aligns with company values and supports employee engagement and retention
• Advise managers and supervisors on best practices for people management, coaching, and communication
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions, including skilled trades, production, maintenance, and administrative roles
• Manage relationships with technical schools and local workforce organizations.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation processes to ensure successful new-hire integration
• Champion Standard Locknut’s vision to be named one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work
• Main point person for company engagement event planning and management
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs (Nectar), and retention strategies
• Support a positive company culture
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, EEOC, etc.)
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates
• Manage recordkeeping, audits, and reporting requirements
• Support workplace safety initiatives in collaboration with plant leadership
• Oversee performance review processes and support leadership with goal setting and feedback
• Identify training and development needs for employees and supervisors
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives
• Partner with payroll and benefits providers to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, hiring trends) and provide actionable insights to leadership

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and shape the HR function for a growing manufacturing company
• Direct impact on company culture, employee engagement, and operational success
• Collaborative leadership team and stable work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level