Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Description

Eberhard is a leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered access and security solutions. Our mission is to relentlessly focus on our key markets to create valued solutions while delivering an exceptional business experience for our partners. We drive operational excellence into our processes and capabilities while continuously creating growth for our employees, partners, and shareholders. We drive growth by solving our customer’s design challenges through engineering, manufacturing, and adaptive technologies.

Eberhard operates from five strategic locations in the USA, Canada, China, and Taiwan. Eberhard is a division of The Eastern Company. (Nasdaq Stock ticker: EML).

The HR Generalist is a highly visible, hands‑on role supporting employees and leaders in a unionized manufacturing environment. This position serves as a primary HR point of contact for shop floor employees and is responsible for day‑to‑day HR operations including payroll support, benefits administration, employee relations, workplace investigations, and employee engagement activities.

This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions. The HR Generalist must be comfortable interacting daily with hourly employees, supervisors, and union representatives while maintaining professionalism, consistency, and confidentiality.

The position is well‑suited for an experienced HR Coordinator ready to grow into a Generalist role or for a motivated professional transitioning into HR with transferable skills and a strong interest in employee relations and HR operations. This role primarily supports our headquarters in Training and development will be provided.

• Act as a primary HR resource for shop floor employees, providing guidance on policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, attendance, and workplace concerns
• Assist in workplace investigations related to employee complaints, policy violations, attendance, performance issues, harassment, and safety concerns. This includes interviewing employees, supervisors, and witnesses; reviewing documentation and time records; and summarizing findings clearly and objectively
• Partner with HR leadership on union‑related matters including grievance support, fact gathering, and preparation for meetings
• Exercise sound judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism in all employee relations matters

• Assist with payroll processing, including punch corrections, timekeeping review, and validation of hours, premiums, and adjustments
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
• Partner with payroll providers, supervisors, and employees to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing
• Maintain payroll‑related documentation and support audits as needed

• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments, changes, life events, and open enrollment support
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and insurance carriers as needed
• Support benefits communication and employee education initiatives

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee records in HRIS and personnel files
• Support onboarding, orientation, job changes, and offboarding processes
• Assist with compliance reporting, audits, and record retention requirements
• Support attendance tracking, leave administration, and documentation related to FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs (with guidance from HR leadership)

• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and communication efforts
• Assist with employee events, wellness initiatives, and plant communications
• Partner with operations and safety teams to support a positive, compliant, and respectful workplace
• Participate in safety meetings, incident follow‑up, and documentation support as needed

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, tools,…