Human Resources Generalist

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage on the 1st day of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with Company Matching on the 1st day of employment
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
• Professional Learning and Development Resources provided by the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy
• And much more!

• →Serve as the primary point of contact for all hourly recruitment requests and requisitions.
• →Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for hourly positions, including sourcing, advertising, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and hiring activities.
• →Partner with hiring managers to ensure timely and effective staffing of hourly positions.
• →Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting metrics.
• →Track and report recruiting activity, hiring outcomes, and staffing trends.
• →Support workforce planning initiatives by providing recruiting data and recommendations.

• Develop and support workforce outreach initiatives that align with recruiting objectives and affirmative action plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with vocational schools, colleges, universities, workforce development organizations, and community partners.
• Participate in job fairs, career events, community outreach programs, and recruitment marketing activities.
• Coordinate and manage Walk-In Wednesday and similar recruiting initiatives.
• Develop employee referral programs and track program effectiveness.
• Present recommendations and business cases for new recruiting partnerships and workforce development opportunities.

• Serve as the primary owner of payroll processing support, timekeeping administration, and attendance tracking activities.
• Review employee timecards for accuracy and compliance prior to payroll processing.
• Process employee payroll-related changes and transactions, including approved adjustments, commissions, employee purchases, safety reimbursements, and other payroll batches.
• Monitor attendance records and ensure proper coding of vacation, sick leave, ESTA, and other time-off programs.
• Maintain attendance tracking systems and documentation.
• Prepare and issue attendance-related corrective actions in accordance with company policy.
• Train supervisors on timekeeping systems, payroll procedures, attendance management, and supervisor accountability.
• Ensure consistent application of attendance policies across the organization.

• Respond to routine employee relations matters and provide guidance to supervisors regarding company policies and procedures.
• Escalate complex employee relations matters to the Senior Human Resources Manager or Senior Director of Division Human Resources as appropriate.
• Monitor disciplinary action trends and identify opportunities to reduce organizational risk.
• Coach supervisors on effective documentation practices and consistent policy administration.
• Maintain employee relations records and support investigations as assigned.

• Partner with the Human Resources Business Partner to support employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist in developing and implementing employee recognition programs that align with Alamo Group objectives.
• Promote supervisor participation in employee recognition efforts.
• Support employee events, communication initiatives, and engagement activities.
• Track participation and effectiveness of engagement programs and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Support new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Assist with the facilitation of policy refreshers and operational training programs.
• Develop training materials, guides, and resources related to payroll, attendance management, employee purchases, and supervisor responsibilities.
• Audit employee training records and learning management system (LMS) data for compliance.
• Maintain training documentation and support organizational training initiatives.

Safety Programs & Practices

• Support site safety programs, policies, and safe work practices in partnership with HR leadership, Operations, and designated Safety/EHS resources.
• Assist with safety orientation, required training, employee communications, and maintenance of related training and compliance records.
• Support documentation and follow-up related to workplace incidents, near misses, workers’ compensation matters, and return-to-work activities, as assigned.
• Participate in safety meetings, employee awareness initiatives, facility inspections or audits, and follow-up on assigned corrective actions; escalate safety concerns to the appropriate leadership as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of progressive human resources experience required.
• Experience supporting recruiting, payroll, employee relations, benefits administration, or timekeeping functions in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, applicant tracking, and learning management systems preferred.

Working Conditions:

Primarily office-based environment within a manufacturing facility.

Frequent interaction with employees, supervisors, and leadership.

Occasional travel for recruiting events, job fairs, training, and community outreach activities.

Ability to walk production areas and participate in facility-wide employee programs and events.

May occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.