Sr. HR Generalist

Sr. HR Generalist

Location:

Cressona, PA, US, 17929

Career area:
Human Resources

Department: HR

Job Type: Permanent

Apply by:
October 7 , 2026

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

The Senior HR Generalist is responsible for managing key HR functions at a plant level, including employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management, and ensuring Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) compliance, where applicable. Thisrole acts as an extension of the HR Manager, ensuring alignment and execution of priorities, handling complex employee relations issues, training programs, and workforce planning initiatives and serves as a trusted HR partner to employees, supervisors and managers.

• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, conflict resolution, grievance support, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, OSHA, EPA requirements, CBAs (where applicable), and internal HR policies and processes.
• Oversee workforce planning, partnering with recruiting and leadership to meet staffing needs and support onboarding.
• Drive training and development initiatives, including leadership development, compliance training, job qualification programs, and coaching for supervisors.
• Manage performance management cycles for hourly and salaried employees, including data analysis, reporting, calibration support, and mentoring junior HR staff.
• Serve as an escalation point for payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave administration to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
• Lead HR operations, including HRIS and record management, KPI reporting, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross functional collaboration.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years HR experience, preferably in unionized manufacturing environment, where applicable.
• English required; additional language skills are a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP, or PHR, Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or other union/labor relations certifications a plus.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, labor laws (FMLA, OSHA, FLSA, ADA, NLRA), and union contracts.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems (e.g., Success Factors, UKG, Ulti-Pro), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret CBAs and assist in labor relations efforts, where applicable.

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Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

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