Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist – Fremont, OH

Excellent compensation package, including bonus, profit sharing, 401(k) and benefits from day one of employment.

Profitable, successful, established manufacturer seeks a Human Resources Generalist to partner with managers throughout the site to develop and improve HR processes.

• Promote a safe working culture by supporting facility safety requirements.
• Assist with employee relations, investigations, FMLA, and other HR generalist functions.
• Complete plant investigations, including documentation and counseling.
• Provide HR assistance and support for the plant.
• Support positive employee relation efforts and complete HR investigations as needed.
• Maintain staffing partner relationships related to hourly and salary staffing.
• Co‑lead the new hire orientation process; participate in orientation.
• Oversee Workers Compensation and FMLA.
• Coach and mentor supervisors on HR functions, including PIPs, suspensions, exit interviews, and terminations.
• Enter data and complete HR functions in the HRIS system.
• Own the internal bidding process.
• Serve as backup for payroll and timekeeping.
• Provide input to policy administration.
• Promote and create employee engagement activities.
• Support 24/7 production by visiting off‑shift shifts as needed.
• Review HR metrics and KPIs and recommend improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Human Resources or related field.
• At least 3–5 years in a similar HR Generalist role in manufacturing and/or distribution.
• Strong experience with incident investigations and employee relations.
• Exposure to payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Familiarity with FMLA and leave of absence.
• Basic understanding of internal bidding processes.
• Technical savviness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Experience with large workforce.
• Business Administration or related MBA.
• Experience in non‑union workforce.
• SHRM certification.
• BWC experience.
• Experience in regulated environments.

• Medical benefits from day one.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%.
• Profit sharing and bonus potential.

We are an equal opportunity employer.