Senior Human Resources Generalist

Columbia Machine, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and support of equipment across diverse industries. Our primary business units include solutions for batching and mixing, concrete products equipment, production molds, mechanical palletizing, and robotic palletizing systems.

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our dynamic team. The Senior HR Generalist supports a broad range of human resources functions, including employee relations, workforce support, and HR program execution, while bringing a strong foundation in compensation and HR programs.

This role partners closely with the HR Manager to support compensation analysis, performance management processes, and key HR initiatives. The position also serves as a resource to employees and managers on day-to-day HR matters, providing guidance, support, and practical solutions across a variety of human resources activities.

The ideal candidate brings a balanced skillset, combining hands-on generalist experience with strong analytical capability, program support experience, and the ability to contribute to informed HR decision-making in a global organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide employee relations support, including coaching managers on performance, conduct, and workplace concerns.
• Support investigations, documentation, and resolution of employee issues in partnership with HR leadership.
• Partner with managers on performance management, employee development, and team effectiveness.
• Support onboarding, employee communications, and general HR processes
• Interpret and apply company policies and employment practices in a consistent and compliant manner.
• Conduct compensation analysis, including market benchmarking and internal equity reviews.
• Support administration of salary structures and job evaluation processes.
• Prepare reports and provide data-driven insights to support compensation-related decisions.
• Assist with annual compensation processes, including merit increases, promotions, and adjustments.
• Support alignment between compensation practices and performance outcomes.
• Support the development and execution of HR programs, including performance management, employee development, and training initiatives.
• Coordinate program implementation and ensure consistency across departments and locations.
• Track and evaluate program effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in maintaining program documentation, processes, and communication material.
• Assist in identifying trends and analyzing HR data to support business decisions.
• Support organizational initiatives, including process improvements and change efforts.
• Collaborate with HR partners across global locations to support alignment of HR practices and programs.
• Consider regional differences in employment practices and compensation when reviewing data and recommendations.
• Support consistency of HR processes while maintaining compliance with local requirements.
• Full cycle recruiting for entry level and professional manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Provide employee relations/counseling in a manner that supports Business Beliefs, Company Vision, Mission and Core Values.
• Monitor employee onboarding process and gather feedback; manage onboarding. communications and updates to ensure we are delivering a best-in-class experience.

Education:

• 7+ years of relevant HR experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• S/PHR Certificate preferred.

Qualifications &

Skills Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• HRIS systems (Paycom preferred)
• Compensation and market data tools (e.g., ERI or similar)
• Federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Compensation analysis and reporting
• Policy interpretation and program support
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time management skills…