Human Resource Generalist

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing comprehensive human resources support within a fast-paced electronic manufacturing environment. This onsite role serves as a key point of contact for employees and leaders, supporting daily HR operations including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance, and HR program execution.

The HR Generalist reports directly to the HR Director and works closely with the HR Manager for day-to-day guidance, coaching, and operational support. This position partners with production leadership and employees across all levels to promote a positive workplace culture, ensure consistent application of policies and procedures, and support organizational goals.

Essential Functions

• Payroll Administration and Reporting
• Process payroll accurately and timely, including reviewing timekeeping records, attendance data, overtime, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Partner with supervisors and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies and timekeeping issues.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable wage and hour regulations.
• Completes payroll reporting, audits, government required reporting, year-end requirements, and reconciliation activities.
• Owns the administration of payroll-related processes, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and other employee updates.
• Complete employment verifications, unemployment claims and required documentation.

• Employee Relations & Support
• Serve as a trusted onsite resource for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, documentation, and corrective action processes under the direction of HR leadership.
• Promote consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and activities that enhance workplace culture.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information.

• Recruitment
• Support full-cycle recruiting activities for Production, including posting positions, reviewing applicants/phone screens, coordinating interviews, and onsite interviews.
• Ensure timely candidate communication and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Partner with the VP, Operations, Production Manager and hiring managers to support staffing needs.

• Onboarding and Off-Boarding
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a smooth new hire experience, including new hire paperwork, orientation, system setup, and required training.
• Facilitate New Hire Orientation.
• Maintain compliance with employment documentation requirements.
• Manage Employee Offboarding, including exit interviews.

• Employee Engagement
• Provide daily HR presence on the production floor and build strong working relationships with employees and supervisors.
• Support the execution of the annual Employee Engagement Survey.
• Partner with HR Manager to help facilitate focus groups.
• Partner with HR Team to develop and implement action plans.
• Collaborate with Social Committee to plan employee events.
• Support Safety Culture initiatives as needed.

• Performance Management
• Support managers with performance evaluations, goal setting and feedback.
• Provide guidance on effective people management practice, coaching, disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans, up to and including termination, with support of the HR Manager and HR Director.

• Training & Development
• Identify training needs and bring ideas to HR Team or Production Manager.
• Encourage continuous learning, cross-training, and career development.

• Compensation & Benefits
• Administer compensation and benefit programs in alignment with company guidelines.
• Support employees with benefits inquiries, enrollment, and open enrollment.
• Update HRIS with benefit programs, options, and documents.
• Partner with brokers and vendors as needed.
• Assist with annual review cycles, including merit increases and promotions.

• Process Improvement and Project Management
• Recommend HR Process and Policy Improvements.
• Support the planning, execution, reporting of HR programs/projects, processes, company-wide projects, improvements and initiatives.

• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance on federal, state and local employment laws.
• Maintain audit readiness and adherence to best practices.
• Administer FMLA and ADA programs.
• Support compliance with the company’s policies and Quality Management System.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

Required Qualifications (Education, Training, Skills, and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources work experience; previous HR Generalist experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience management employee relations issues and conducting workplace investigations.
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills with ability to change style based upon the audience.
• Proven ability to build relationships and establish trust across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters and confidentiality with professionalism, integrity, and sound judgement.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Training, Skills, and Experience)

• Experience supporting HR in a manufacturing work environment.
• Previous ADP HRIS experience.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) credential.

Compensation and Benefits

Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, and paid time off. We also offer a business casual dress code. You can wear jeans every day!

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer.

Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.