Human Resource Manager

The Senior HR Generalist independently manages core Human Resources functions while serving as a trusted advisor to managers and employees. This role plays a key part in strengthening a people‑focused culture by interpreting policy, guiding decision‑making, and improving HR processes. Working closely with leadership, the Senior HR Generalist leads the execution of recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance efforts.

This position exercises sound judgment on complex and sensitive matters, ensures consistent and fair application of policies, and proactively identifies opportunities to enhance the employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting for assigned roles (postings, screening, interviews, offers, background checks)
• Coordinate and lead onboarding and new hire orientation
• Maintain applicant tracking system and candidate communications

• Support payroll processing and maintain HRIS data accuracy
• Administer employee benefits and assist with open enrollment
• Respond to employee questions related to benefits, policies, and HR processes
• Maintain personnel records and ensure confidentiality and compliance

• Act as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns including multi‑state employees to ensure consistent HR practices across locations
• Coach managers through performance issues, terminations, documentation and processes
• Lead investigations and employee relations matters, end to end
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies
• Interpret and apply employment laws to real situations, ensuring compliance across multi‑state (as applicable)
• Partner on audits or more complex compliance reviews
• Coordinate and document stay and exit interviews as well as onboarding/offboarding processes
• Handle more complex, sensitive, or high‑risk situations independently

• Provide guidance/ownership of compensation review processes and HR reporting
• Maintain job descriptions and HRIS records

• Support safety programs, including OSHA compliance, incident reporting, and follow‑up actions
• Coordinate training sessions and track completion

• Maintain HR policies, handbook updates, and internal communications
• Support audits, reporting, and HR projects as needed
• Analyze HR metrics (turnover, time to fill, absenteeism, etc.) & provide insights and recommendations to leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5‑7 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or similar environment
• Strong employee relations experience
• Experience advising managers (beyond solely supporting HR tasks)
• Working knowledge of HR practices and employment law
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Paycor or similar preferred)
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Experience with benefits administration or payroll
• Exposure to safety programs or OSHA compliance
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects or initiatives
• Prior participation in culture, engagement, or change initiatives

• Act with integrity even when no one is watching. Make decisions guided by honesty, fairness, and ethics, not convenience or shortcuts.
• Prioritize long‑term trust over short‑term gain. Choose actions that strengthen relationships with customers, colleagues, and the community – even if it means harder work today.
• Own mistakes and correct them quickly. When errors happen, acknowledge them transparently, take responsibility, and make things right without deflection.

• Own outcomes, not just tasks. Take full responsibility for results, whether they succeed or fall short, without shifting blame.
• Follow through on commitments. Deliver on promises with reliability and consistency; if obstacles…