Human Resources Generalist

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Full Time State College, PA, US

At Cannon Instrument Company
, great products start with great people—and we’re looking for a HR Generalist who enjoys being at the center of the employee experience.

In this role, you’ll be a trusted and approachable resource for employees while keeping the day-to-day rhythm of HR moving. One day you may be welcoming a new employee, the next you’re recruiting our next great hire, planning a company event, facilitating training, processing payroll, or helping an employee navigate an HR question.

If you’re someone who likes variety, people, problem-solving, and making a tangible impact
, this could be a great next step in your HR career.

Employees will count on you for timely, thoughtful guidance on HR policies, procedures, benefits, and everyday workplace questions. You’ll help create an HR experience that is responsive, approachable, consistent, and trustworthy.

Own the full recruiting lifecycle—from posting positions and sourcing candidates to phone interviews, job fairs, and coordinating onsite and virtual interviews.

Once we find the right person, you’ll help make sure their first impression is a great one by coordinating onboarding across departments and creating a smooth, welcoming new-hire experience.

Bring energy and creativity to employee engagement by leading our Activities Committee and coordinating company events, recognition programs, engagement initiatives, and community partnerships.

You’ll have the opportunity to turn ideas into experiences that bring people together and strengthen our culture.

Create, coordinate, and facilitate training on HR and workplace topics. Whether the goal is compliance, development, or simply helping employees and managers work more effectively, you’ll help turn information into useful learning experiences.

Behind every great employee experience are HR processes that work. You’ll help keep ours running smoothly by:

• Preparing and processing bi-weekly payroll and reviewing timecards and time-off balances
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HRIS data
• Coordinating open enrollment and assisting employees with benefit questions
• Administering FMLA requests and maintaining required documentation
• Protecting confidential employee and company information
• Supporting departmental KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives

Play an active role on our Safety Committee
, helping coordinate meetings and training, identify opportunities for improvement, and support a workplace where employees can do their best work safely.

We don’t believe in doing something a certain way simply because "that’s how we’ve always done it."

You’ll collaborate on HR projects, identify opportunities to simplify and improve processes, and help us continually enhance the employee experience.

And because HR is rarely predictable, you’ll jump in on other projects and priorities when needed.

We’re looking for someone who has a solid HR foundation but is still excited to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education
• At least 2 years of HR Generalist or comparable broad HR experience
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including EEO, FMLA, and FLSA
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Familiarity with…