Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist manages the day-to-day operations of the human resources department in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role acts as a primary liaison between production workers, floor supervisors, and plant leadership. The ideal candidate ensures high talent acquisition rates, manages hourly time tracking, handles union or employee relations, and drives critical safety compliance protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Hourly Recruitment : Own the full-cycle recruitment process for plant floor operators, machinists, warehouse workers, and shift supervisors.
• Community Pipelines : Organize localized recruitment initiatives such as plant tours or walk-in interview days.
• Shift Integration : Coordinate seamless floor orientations across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts to secure standard training baselines.

Employee Relations & Plant Vibe

• Conflict Resolution : Investigate shop-floor grievances and implement objective disciplinary progressions.
• Floor Visibility : Act as the responsive, solutions-oriented HR contact directly on the factory floor.
• Retention Tracking : Audit data like absenteeism patterns or monthly turnover rates to counter labor shortages.

Compliance & Workplace Safety

• Safety Partnerships : Work with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams to support strict workplace injury logs.
• OSHA Logging : Maintain accurate, audit-ready OSHA logs, and file statutory EEO-1 records.
• Labor Laws : Enforce federal and regional compliance standards including FMLA, ADA, and FLSA parameters.

Payroll & Timekeeping Administration

• Shift Differential Approvals : Review Kronos or related electronic timecard configurations for shift differentials and premium overtimes.
• Compensation Liaison : Act as the direct bridge to corporate finance teams to verify hours, bonuses, and special payroll adjustments.
• Workers' Comp Management : Handle processing, claims investigations, and early return-to-work coordination for manufacturing accidents.

Required Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or an equivalent practical field experience
• Experience : Minimum of 2–3 years in an HR role, with strong preference given to those from light/heavy manufacturing landscapes.

NuHire, LLC is a direct placement recruiting firm dedicated to helping candidates find long term permanent positions, NOT short term contracts. All the positions we represent are permanent positions with full benefits.

Company Description

NuHire, LLC is a direct placement recruiting firm dedicated to helping candidates find long term permanent positions, NOT short term contracts. All the positions we represent are permanent positions with full benefits.