HR Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist supports daily HR operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong focus on recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee record management, attendance tracking, and workforce support. This role partners closely with HR leadership, hiring managers, supervisors, and staffing agencies to ensure efficient hiring processes, accurate recordkeeping, and a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, professional, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Recruiting & Hiring Support

• →Coordinate high-volume recruiting activities for hourly manufacturing positions
• →Track applicant flow, interview status, and hiring progress
• →Schedule and confirm interviews with candidates, hiring managers, and supervisors
• →Prepare interview schedules, resumes, and interview materials
• →Send interview reminders and track candidate attendance
• →Communicate with staffing agencies regarding candidate status and onboarding progress
• →Assist with background check and drug screen coordination

Onboarding & New Hire Administration

• →Prepare onboarding packets and new hire documentation
• →Coordinate completion of employment paperwork including I-9s, W-4s, policies, and acknowledgements
• →Track onboarding completion and follow up on missing documents
• →Schedule orientation sessions, onboarding activities, and training start dates
• →Facilitate onboarding activities including safety training, policy reviews, and required training modules
• →Maintain onboarding logs and first-day attendance records
• →Coordinate badge requests and plant access for new employees

Employee Records & HR Administration

• →Create and maintain confidential employee personnel files in paper and/or electronic formats
• →File onboarding documentation, attendance records, and disciplinary documentation
• →Ensure HR records are complete, accurate, and maintained in compliance with company standards
• →Support HR data entry, reporting, and administrative functions
• →Assist HR leadership with special projects and departmental initiatives

Attendance & Workforce Tracking

• →Track employee attendance including absences, tardiness, and no-call/no-show occurrences
• →Maintain attendance reports and workforce tracking spreadsheets
• →Identify and escalate attendance or timekeeping discrepancies
• →Track assignment start and end dates for temporary employees
• →Maintain staffing rosters for temporary and direct-hire employees
• →Monitor headcount, open positions, and active assignments by department and shift
• →Prepare routine staffing and workforce reports for HR and operational leadership

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Strong administrative and coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Human Resources, recruiting coordination, or administrative support
• Experience in a manufacturing or high-volume hourly workforce environment
• Familiarity working with temporary staffing agencies
• Experience supporting attendance tracking or timekeeping processes
• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, or onboarding platforms preferred

Personal Characteristics

• Reliable, dependable, and consistent
• Professional and approachable with employees at all levels
• Comfortable working with repetitive and detail-oriented tasks
• Able to follow established processes and procedures
• Flexible and calm during periods of high hiring volume
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability

Work Environment

• Fast-paced manufacturing and production environment
• Frequent interaction with employees, supervisors, candidates, and staffing partners
• Combination of office and plant floor interaction as needed

Position Scope

This role supports HR operations and administrative processes but does not independently:

• Make hiring or termination decisions
• Administer disciplinary action
• Interpret HR policies independently
• Manage employee relations matters beyond intake and escalation to HR leadership