Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist – Fremont, OH

This role offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus, profit sharing, a 401(k) with up to 5% match, and benefits starting day one, including medical coverage, paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, and other employee perks.

• Promote a safe working culture by supporting facility safety requirements.
• Act as a full‑service HR Generalist, assisting with employee relations, investigations, FMLA, and related matters.
• Conduct plant investigations, including documentation and counseling.
• Provide HR assistance and support throughout the plant.
• Sustain positive employee relations and complete HR investigations as needed.
• Maintain staffing partner relationships for hourly and salaried positions.
• Co‑lead the new hire orientation process and perform orientation duties as required.
• Oversee Workers Compensation and FMLA processes over time.
• Coach and mentor supervisors on HR functions, including PIPs, suspensions, exit interviews, and terminations.
• Enter data and perform HR functions within the HRIS system.
• Own the internal bidding process.
• Cross‑train as a backup for payroll and timekeeping.
• Contribute input to policy administration.
• Develop and promote employee engagement activities.
• Support off‑shift production in a 24/7 operating environment by visiting off shifts as needed.
• Review HR metrics and KPIs and recommend improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role within 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 processes.
• Basic understanding of internal bidding processes.
• Technical savviness and strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Candidates should be local to the Fremont, OH area; a relocation package is not available.

• Large workforce experience.
• MBA.
• Experience working with a non‑union workforce.
• SHRM certification.
• Experience in regulated environments.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 5%.
• Profit sharing and bonus potential.
• Paid time off for personal appointments and work/life balance support.