Senior Human Resources Generalist

Overview

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Senior Human Resources Generalist in our Wellsville, PA location. The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the HR department including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, managing leave administration, compliance, performance management, and employee engagement.

This role works closely with the Human Resources Work Group (HRWG) and partners across the organization to support business needs and foster a positive, high-performance workplace culture. This position reports to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner.

HR Operations & Employee Services:

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and provide guidance and support to the HR team as needed

• Provide on-site HR support across both York and Wellsville plant locations

• Provide excellent service to internal and external partners, modeling a collaborative and solution-oriented approach

• Contribute to departmental goal setting, process improvement, and performance tracking using measurable KPIs

• Administer routine HR tasks, including pay changes, leave management, PTO/UTO audits, employee recognition, wellness initiatives, and community involvement with Groundswell

• Support benefits enrollment for new hires and address ongoing employee benefit questions in collaboration with the Total Rewards team

• Deliver administrative support while promoting employee self-service and process efficiencies

Recruitment & Hiring:

• Lead recruitment efforts for hourly positions, partnering with hiring managers to identify role requirements and candidate profiles

• Conduct interviews, coordinate with managers and Talent Acquisition, and extend offers. Ensure ATS updates are completed accurately.

• Maintain and update job descriptions through regular reviews with managers and employees

• Facilitate pre-employment processes including background checks, occupational physicals, drug tests, assessments, and reference checks, escalating concerns as needed

• Manage onboarding activities such as new hire orientation, policy review, paperwork completion, and milestone check-ins (15/45/90 days)

• Accurately enter new hires into the HRIS ensuring data integrity

• Manage all temporary staffing, including ordering, ending assignments, tracking, and monitoring for potential conversion to permanent full-time roles

• Communicate hiring activity and updates with internal stakeholders (Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards)

• Ensure all recruiting and hiring practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws

Employee Relations:

• Support the Sr. HR Manager in identifying and resolving workplace issues that require executive level intervention

• Address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and provide policy guidance to promote a respectful workplace

• Conduct investigations and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions, consulting with leadership as needed

• Partner with trainers to support learning and development efforts

• Manage the performance evaluation process and provide constructive feedback

• Guide managers on disciplinary actions, PIPs, and terminations; maintain documentation and follow-up on outcomes

• Conduct and evaluate exit interviews to identify trends and employee retention strategies

• Lead the stay interview process, evaluate feedback, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement and retention

Compliance & Policy:

• Stay current with employment laws and HR best practices. Ensure company compliance with all federal, state, and local employment and labor regulations

• Assist in developing, updating, and communicating HR policies and procedures

• Maintain accurate employee records in accordance with legal requirements,…