Human Resource Generalist

Position Summary:

Seeking an experienced, organized, and people-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support and administer the day-to-day human resources functions for our manufacturing organization.

The Human Resources Generalist will serve as a key resource for employees, supervisors, and management, ensuring consistent application of company policies, effective HR administration, and a positive and productive workplace environment.

This position requires a hands-on HR professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and balancing employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, compliance, and organizational development.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Employee Relations and Management Support

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers regarding workplace questions, policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture.
• Assist managers with employee performance issues, coaching, disciplinary actions, written warnings, and performance improvement plans (PIPs), conduct and document employee investigations, workplace complaints, and employee relations matters.
• Promote consistent and fair application of company policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee recognition, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Identify workplace concerns and proactively communicate trends and potential issues to management.

2. Payroll and HRIS Administration

• Maintain accurate employee information within the company's HRIS and payroll systems.
• Coordinate employee changes, including new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and leave status updates.
• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on-time.
• Assist with timekeeping administration and employee attendance records.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in employee records and payroll-related information.
• Generate HR reports as needed for the business.

3. Recruiting and Talent Acquisition

• Coordinate the full-cycle recruiting process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, reference checks, and offer letters.
• Partner with department managers to understand staffing needs and position requirements.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions for all positions.
• Maintain candidate records and applicant tracking information.
• Coordinate pre-employment screening and background checks in accordance with applicable laws.

4. Onboarding and Offboarding

• Coordinate new employee onboarding, including employment documentation, orientation, policy acknowledgments, and system access.
• Ensure all required employment documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Coordinate employee orientation and introduce new hires to company culture, expectations, and workplace policies.
• Maintain onboarding checklists and ensure managers complete their responsibilities.
• Coordinate employee separations, including exit interviews, final documentation, benefits notifications, and company property returns.
• Ensure employee records are updated throughout the employment lifecycle.

5. Benefits and Compensation Administration

• Assist CFO with annual employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Assist employees with new hire benefit enrollment, changes, and general benefit-related questions as well as annual open enrollment activities
• Assist with compensation administration, job changes, salary adjustments, and employee status changes.
• Coordinate leave administration, including PTO, FMLA, and other applicable leave programs.

6. Performance Management and Employee Development

• Partner w/operations with company's performance review processes.
• Support the development and administration of performance improvement plans.
• Identify employee training and development opportunities.

7. Manufacturing Environment and Workplace Support

• Develop relationships with employees and supervisors across the manufacturing floor, warehouse, and administrative departments.
• Maintain a visible HR presence and establish credibility with both hourly and salaried employees.
• Support employee safety initiatives in partnership with Operations.
• Assist with safety training documentation, incident reporting, and workers' compensation coordination.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of federal and Texas employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and performance management.
• Experience administering HRIS and payroll systems; Paycom experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and meet deadlines.