HR Generalist

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Mgmt-Admin/Operations-Mgmt Full Time Professional Solon, OH, US

LOCUS FERMENTATION SOLUTION

Title:

HR Generalist

Company:

Locus Fermentation Solutions

Status:

FT exempt

Reports To:

Director, HR

Who WE are…

Locus Fermentation Solutions is a USA-Based Biotech company delivering high performance, bio-based solutions across agriculture, energy, mining, and industrial markets. We specialize in advanced fermentation and formulation technologies that push performance beyond the limits of conventional chemistry.

OUR MISSION is to redefine what’s possible by using biosurfactants and microbial solutions as powerful performance amplifiers – driving superior solution performance while improving sustainability across industries.

We are looking for creative and collaborative outside-the-box thinkers who thrive in fast paced, entrepreneurial style environments. Learn more about us at !

What you’ll be doing:

The HR Generalist supports the enterprise by delivering consistent, responsive HR services across the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits, and compliance. This role partners with leaders and employees to apply policies, resolve workplace matters, maintain accurate HR records, and advance people initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and culture.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Support

• Partner with hiring managers to coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings, screening, scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Support workforce planning efforts and staffing needs across sites.
• Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding processes.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data integrity, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states.
• Support audits, policy updates, and documentation requirements.
• Assist with leave administration, workers’ compensation coordination, and safety‑related HR processes.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Partner with the HR Director to drive engagement initiatives, culture-building activities, and communication strategies.
• Support employee relations investigations, documentation, coaching, and resolution.
• Support new hire onboarding and ensure consistent employee experience across all locations.

Performance Management & Development

• Support the performance review cycle, including communication, tracking, and manager guidance.
• Assist with training coordination, learning initiatives, and development programs.
• Provide coaching to employees and managers on performance expectations and feedback.

Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards

• Support benefits administration, open enrollment activities, and employee inquiries.
• Assist with compensation processes, job descriptions, and market benchmarking activities.
• Partner with the HR Director to ensure consistent application of compensation and benefits

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2–3 years of HR Generalist or HR Coordinator experience, preferably supporting multi‑state work forces.
• Experience supporting HR activities across multiple sites or distributed teams.
• Broad exposure to all HR pillars: employee relations, recruiting, HR operations, compliance, performance management, and benefits.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• HRIS experience; familiarity with modern HR tools and systems. ADP Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human…