Human Resources Generalist

Role Overview

The Human Resources Generalist acts as a key HR partner for both corporate teams and plant operations. This position oversees the complete recruitment lifecycle and provides broad-based generalist support across leave management, employee records, and benefits administration. The ideal professional is collaborative, business-minded, and comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-location manufacturing or corporate setting.

Position Details

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Head of People
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote — anywhere in the United States

Talent Acquisition

This role is responsible for managing end-to-end hiring across corporate and plant functions, covering salaried, hourly, skilled trades, and leadership roles.

• Create and implement sourcing plans using job boards, social channels, employee referrals, staffing firms, and local/community partnerships.
• Draft clear, attractive, and legally compliant job postings for both office-based and plant-based audiences.
• Review applications, conduct phone screenings, and coordinate structured interviews.
• Lead interview debriefs and support hiring managers in making final selection decisions.
• Prepare offer letters, coordinate pre-employment steps such as background checks, drug testing, and physical exams, and manage onboarding logistics.
• Develop talent pools for high-volume hiring needs and roles that are difficult to fill.
• Monitor and report recruiting performance metrics such as time to fill, cost per hire, and sourcing channel effectiveness.
• Follow EEOC, OFCCP, and all relevant state and federal hiring requirements.
• Work with plant leaders and operations managers to anticipate staffing demand and support workforce planning.

HR Generalist Support

Leave Administration

• Handle all leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, short-term disability, long-term disability, personal leave, and state-specific leave plans.
• Act as the main contact for employees and managers who need guidance through leave-related processes.
• Coordinate with external leave vendors and ensure documents are submitted accurately and on time.
• Track leave status, return-to-work timing, and intermittent leave requests.

Employee Data Management

• Keep employee records current and accurate in TriNet, the HRIS platform.
• Process HR transactions throughout the employee life cycle, including onboarding, transfers, job changes, and exits.
• Prepare HR dashboards and reports for leadership, including headcount, turnover, and compliance metrics.
• Maintain strong data accuracy and ensure files and systems are ready for audit review.

Benefits Administration

• Guide employees on benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA/HSA, and 401(k).
• Assist with open enrollment communications, system changes, and employee education sessions.
• Partner with brokers and carriers to resolve claim issues and benefit-related escalations.
• Manage COBRA notices and qualifying life event updates.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Provide practical guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and HR best practices.
• Investigate complaints, policy breaches, and workplace disputes, then recommend and document appropriate actions.
• Support performance management activities, including PIPs, corrective actions, and annual review cycles.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while staying current on regulatory updates.
• Support new hire orientation and ongoing training programs.
• Help foster an inclusive, positive culture that reflects company values.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience, including direct full-cycle recruiting work, is required.
• Experience supporting both corporate and manufacturing/plant environments is strongly preferred.
• Professional HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of employment regulations including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, and OFCCP.
• Hands-on experience using the TriNet HRIS platform.
• Comfort working with ATS tools and recruiting platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills in a fast-moving environment.
• Analytical ability to interpret HR data and present meaningful insights to leadership.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, particularly in plant settings.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• This role operates across office and plant/manufacturing environments when travel is required; personal protective equipment is needed in plant areas.
• Travel between corporate and plant locations may be needed occasionally.
• Extended hours may be required from time to time during peak recruiting, open enrollment, or other HR initiatives.