Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Listed on 2026-01-01
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HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager, Employee Relations
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Location: Westfield, IN
Company: Standard Locknut
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Standard Locknut, a USA based industrial manufacturing company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and supplies precision-engineered bearing products and related components, is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to lead the HR function for the organization.
This role will serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership while maintaining a strong hands‑on presence on the shop floor. This role will be responsible for recruitment, employee relations, compliance, employee engagement, performance management, and HR policy development.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing HR with private equity owned companies
, understands hourly workforce dynamics, and can balance employee advocacy with business needs.
- Positive
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We strive to see the best in every situation while remaining realistic. - Open
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We value everyone's contributions and foster open communication. - Winning
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Together, we succeed by improving daily and achieving exceptional outcomes. - Energetic
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We tackle challenges head‑on with enthusiasm and perseverance. - Resilient
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We adapt and persevere through tough situations to deliver outstanding results.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace challenges with determination, and are driven to produce high‑quality work, we encourage you to apply.
Join our team and be part of a culture where excellence is the standard.
Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & Engagement- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, investigations, and performance issues
- Promote a positive workplace culture that aligns with company values and supports employee engagement and retention
- Advise managers and supervisors on best practices for people management, coaching, and communication
- Lead full‑cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions, including skilled trades, production, maintenance, and administrative roles
- Manage relationships with technical schools and local workforce organizations.
- Oversee onboarding and orientation processes to ensure successful new‑hire integration
- Champion Standard Locknut’s vision to be named one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work
- Main point person for company engagement event planning and management
- Lead employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs (Nectar), and retention strategies
- Support a positive company culture
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, EEOC, etc.)
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates
- Manage record‑keeping, audits, and reporting requirements
- Support workplace safety initiatives in collaboration with plant leadership
- Oversee performance review processes and support leadership with goal setting and feedback
Identify training and development needs for employees and supervisors - Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives
- Partner with payroll and benefits providers to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, hiring trends) and provide actionable insights to leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Experience supporting both hourly and salaried work forces
- Proven ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion
- HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
- Experience in a small‑to‑mid‑size manufacturing organization owned by private equity
- Experience working with multiple production locations
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build trust with employees at all levels of the organization
- Hands‑on, approachable leadership style with a shop‑floor presence
- Excellent problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Strong organizational and time‑management abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Manufacturing and plant environment with regular interaction on the production floor
- Office and plant floor presence required
- Opportunity to lead and shape the HR function for a growing manufacturing company
- Direct impact on company culture, employee engagement, and operational success
- Collaborative leadership team and stable work environment
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