HR Generalist

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At Dexter, we manufacture and distribute axles, accessories, and towing components primarily serving the commercial trailer, RV, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. We’re building products and systems that are rooted in a culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved over 65 years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

The HR Generalist supports day-to-day Human Resources operations and partners with leaders and employees to deliver a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace. This role administers and improves HR programs across employee relations, benefits and leave, performance management, onboarding, training, and HR compliance for a manufacturing environment. The HR Generalist also maintains accurate HRIS data, prepares reports and analytics, supports recruitment and helps drive continuous improvement in HR processes and employee experience.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

HR Operations, Compliance, and Employee Lifecycle

• Maintain and interpret HR policies and procedures; recommend updates aligned with business needs and employment law.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA as applicable); support audits and record retention.
• Administer HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle (hire to retire), ensuring timely, accurate documentation and data integrity.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HRIS transactions (status changes, compensation updates, job changes, separations) with attention to detail and data privacy.

Employee Relations and Performance Management

• Serve as a trusted resource to employees and supervisors; coach on policy interpretation, workplace concerns, and effective people practices.
• Support performance management cycles (goal setting, check-ins, reviews) and provide guidance on documentation and corrective action.
• Coordinate and/or conduct investigations into employee concerns; document findings and support appropriate, consistent resolution.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal communications that reinforce culture, safety, and organizational priorities.

Recruiting, Onboarding, and Offboarding

• Support recruiting activities including job postings, screening coordination, interview logistics, and candidate communications; ensure a consistent and inclusive hiring process.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and required training; ensure completion of I-9, E-Verify (if used), and other new-hire requirements.
• Support offboarding and exit processes, including exit interviews and separation documentation.

Benefits, Leave, and Total Rewards Support

• Assist with benefits administration (enrollment changes, eligibility, vendor coordination, employee questions) and annual open enrollment activities.
• Administer leaves of absence and accommodations in partnership with leadership and vendors as applicable; track leave and return-to-work documentation.
• Support compensation activities such as market data collection, job descriptions, pay actions, and salary planning processes as assigned.

Training, Development, and Organizational Effectiveness

• Identify training needs with leaders and coordinate training plans (HR, compliance, leadership, and operational training).
• Develop and deliver HR trainings and communications for new programs or process changes; evaluate effectiveness and improve content.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives as assigned.

HR Analytics, Systems, and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare HR metrics and dashboards (e.g., headcount, turnover, attendance/leave trends, training completion, recruiting activity) to support decision-making.
• Partner with payroll and…