Human Resource Generalist

Position Overview

Our Tulsa OK plant is growing and is looking to add a Human Resource Generalist to their plant!

The Human Resource Generalist provides hands‑on, on‑site support in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, partnering with the Plant HR Manager to support 1400+ employees. This role maintains a strong floor presence, drives employee engagement, and uses data insights to address high attrition and attendance challenges.

By coaching leaders, supporting high‑volume hiring, managing employee relations in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, and ensuring consistent policy application and compliance, the HR Generalist plays a key role in building a stable, productive, and engaged workforce.

Work Schedule:

This position supports a production environment that operates Mon – Thurs (5:00 AM – 4:00 PM) with flexibility to support overtime and production recovery days as needed.

• Serve as an on‑site HR Generalist supporting 1400+ hourly and salaried employees; maintain strong floor presence by attending daily production huddles and engaging directly with employees and leadership.
• Track, analyze, and report on key HR metrics (headcount, attrition, attendance trends); identify insights and recommend data‑driven solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to supervisors and managers, ensuring consistent interpretation and application of policies including attendance, corrective action, performance management, and compensation.
• Drive employee engagement in a high‑attrition environment through targeted programs, recognition initiatives, and employee committees.
• Design, administer, and analyze employee surveys (e.g., pulse, exit, stay) to identify root causes of attrition and absenteeism; translate insights into actionable retention strategies.
• Establish and lead site committees; develop charters and governance to support culture, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct thorough, objective employee relations investigations; document findings and deliver clear, compliant resolution outcomes.
• Facilitate training for supervisors and leaders on HR processes, policies, and people leadership skills.
• Ensure compliance and consistency in performance management processes; coach leaders on performance improvement and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations (EEOC, ADA, FMLA, OFCCP, HIPAA); ensure confidentiality and proper documentation practices.
• Partner with community organizations and internal communications to support employer branding and outreach initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast‑paced, lean manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of human resources or labor relations experience.
• Master's degree and no experience.
• At least 3 years of human resources or labor relations experience.

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (U.S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Employment‑related work sponsorship (e.g., H‑1B) will not be provided.

• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience in a union environment, preferably in a high‑volume or lean manufacturing environment (1400+ employees).
• Proven ability to manage full‑cycle HR support for both hourly and salaried populations.
• Strong analytical skills with experience tracking and interpreting HR metrics (attrition, absenteeism, headcount, turnover trends).
• Experience coaching leaders and employees on performance, development, and employee relations matters.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with sound judgment, discretion, and a high sense of urgency.
• Skilled in conducting investigations and resolving complex employee issues in high‑pressure environments.
• Proficiency with HR systems (SAP, Success Factors, iCIMS, time & attendance systems Kronos/Synerion) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience implementing an HRIS system.
• Strong process improvement mindset with experience driving efficiencies in HR operations.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM‑CP/SCP…