Human Resources Generalist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Exposure to EHS programs and safety compliance
• Experience supporting or delivering employee training programs
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and employee relations
• Investigative, problem-solving and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with high attention to detail
• Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and workforce management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or related field preferred, but not required
• Tier 1 automotive supplier experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-shift operations highly preferred.
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance regarding company policies, procedures, and employment-related concerns.
• Conduct employee counseling sessions and assist managers with corrective action processes.
• Investigate employee complaints, concerns, conflicts, and workplace issues while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.
• Support retention initiatives and employee engagement programs.
• Assist employees in understanding benefits, leave programs, attendance policies, and company resources.
• Coordinate full cycle recruiting activities for hourly and entry-level positions.
• Post job openings and screen applicants.
• Conduct interviews and facilitate candidate selection processes.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements including background checks, drug screens, and employment verification.
• Manage new hire onboarding and orientation processes.
• Participate in hiring events, job fairs, and recruiting initiatives.
• Guide supervisors through performance improvement processes.
• Ensure consistent application of attendance, conduct, and performance standards.
• Monitor and track disciplinary actions.
• Support employee recognition programs.
• Assist with workforce productivity and engagement initiatives.
• Administer attendance management processes.
• Manage leave administration including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation coordination, military leave, bereavement leave, and other statutory leaves.
• Maintain accurate attendance and leave records.
• Coordinate return-to-work and transitional duty programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Process employment status changes and HR documentation.
• Support audits related to employment practices, payroll, benefits, safety, and labor relations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and business information.
• Demonstrate commitment to safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Operations, Maintenance, and leadership teams to improve workplace safety performance.
• Participate in safety committees, meetings, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Promote employee involvement in safety programs and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate safety orientation for new hires.
• Ensure completion of required safety training for all employees.
• Monitor completion of annual and recurring safety training requirements.
• Promote awareness of safety procedures, emergency response protocols, and safe work practices.
• Support ergonomic improvement initiatives and injury prevention programs.