Job Description
Job DescriptionHiPo Talent Partners is conducting a search on behalf of a global diversified industrial manufacturing organization seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support one of its longstanding U.S. manufacturing operations.
You'll serve as the primary onsite HR resource, partnering with leaders and employees to foster a positive workplace culture and support ongoing business growth.
What You'll DoHR Business Partnership
- Serve as the primary HR partner for plant leadership and employees across all areas of Human Resources.
- Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and workplace issues.
- Build trusted relationships with leaders, supervisors, and employees throughout the facility.
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Support employee relations matters, investigations, and performance management activities.
- Assist with labor relations within a union manufacturing environment, including grievance documentation and contract interpretation.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Lead recruiting efforts for the facility, including candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, and onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers to deliver a positive candidate experience and support workforce planning initiatives.
Payroll, Leave & HR Operations
- Process weekly payroll while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Administer leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and applicable state leave programs.
- Support workers' compensation administration and return-to-work processes.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
HR Programs & Continuous Improvement
- Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and culture-building activities.
- Coordinate employee surveys, communications, training, and special events.
- Utilize HR data and reporting to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
- Partner with corporate HR on company-wide initiatives and best practices.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- Manufacturing, industrial, construction, or other blue-collar workforce experience strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting payroll, employee relations, recruiting, and leave administration.
- Knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, wage and hour regulations, and state leave programs.
- HRIS experience (Dayforce or similar platforms preferred).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working onsite and building relationships across both office and production environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a unionized manufacturing environment.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
- Experience with employee engagement, HR analytics, and process improvement initiatives.