Senior HR Generalist

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Operations

• Provide daily HR support to hourly and salaried employees across departments and shifts.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and confidentiality standards.
• Support payroll coordination, employee transactions, and HRIS updates.

Employee Relations & Leadership Support

• Coach supervisors and managers on attendance, discipline, performance management, investigations, documentation, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct prompt, fair, and thorough employee relations investigations.
• Build trust and credibility through visible floor presence and responsive support.
• Support a culture of accountability, communication, and respect.

Recruiting & Workforce Development

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly, skilled trades, and salaried positions.
• Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning and staffing priorities.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and retention initiatives.
• Build external recruiting pipelines with schools, trade programs, and community partners.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Assist employees with benefits questions, enrollments, and life event changes.
• Support open enrollment activities and employee education.
• Coordinate leave administration including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and related processes.

Continuous Improvement & Future Leadership Development

• Analyze turnover, attendance, hiring, and retention trends.
• Recommend process improvements and practical HR solutions.
• Participate in special projects involving engagement, training, succession planning, and workforce strategy.
• Gradually assume expanded responsibilities aligned with long-term leadership development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Bilingual English / Spanish strongly preferred.
• Experience in recruiting, employee relations, coaching leaders, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to build relationships with hourly employees, supervisors, and leadership teams.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality.