Human Resources Generalist

Description

Position Overview

The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, benefits administration, HR record management, and general administrative support. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and managers while helping ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently applied. The position also supports office coordination and administrative needs across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruiting process and maintain applicant tracking records.
• Assist with job descriptions and recruiting activities that support company growth.
• Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle Management
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, documentation, and system setup.
• Maintain personnel files and process employee changes including promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Ensure completion of required employment documentation and support offboarding activities.
• Employee Relations & HR Support
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Support employee relations matters, performance documentation, coaching, engagement, and communication initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee matters.
• Benefits & Payroll Coordination
• Support benefits enrollment, changes, employee questions, and benefits communication.
• Assist with payroll coordination, employee data updates, and timekeeping verification.
• Maintain accurate benefits, compensation, and employee records and coordinate with external providers and internal teams.
• HR Compliance, Data & Reporting
• Support compliance with employment laws, company policies, audits, required documentation, training, and certifications.
• Maintain HR systems and employee data and generate reports related to staffing, turnover, training, and workforce metrics.
• Support HR analytics, workforce planning, and consistent application of company policies.
• Continuous Improvement & Team Support
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee experience, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership and department managers on workforce planning, culture, engagement, and organizational development.
• Administrative & Office Coordination
• Provide administrative assistance across departments as business needs arise.
• Coordinate office supply and coffee supply ordering, inventory tracking, and restocking to maintain appropriate supply levels.
• Support general office organization, shared workspaces, and coordination with office-related vendors.
• Travel approximately 20% to the Dane location, generally every other Monday opposite the HR Manager travel schedule, with additional travel as business needs require.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in human resources, HR administration, or a related role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of HR practices including recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); Paylocity experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information, multiple priorities, and travel between MPD locations as required.