Senior HR Generalist

Job Highlights

The Senior HR Generalist provides comprehensive HR support across both Union and Non-Union manufacturing environments. This role is responsible for a range of HR services and administrative tasks, while also serving as a key advisor to first-line management on employee relations matters. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is essential to ensure compliance and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Employee Lifecycle Support: Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle in myHR and the EPF, including onboarding, step increases, personal data updates, transfers, and offboarding.

  • Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR support for both Union and Non-Union employees.

  • Recruitment Support: Assist with interviewing and staffing needs for all employee types, including contract workers. Participate in career fairs and travel as needed.

  • Policy & Procedure Administration: Support the interpretation, implementation, and execution of HR policies across multiple sites. Includes PMOC entries in Intelex.

  • Union Relations: Partner with first-line leadership to ensure consistent application of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), support grievance processes, and manage related administrative tasks.

  • Leave Management: Coordinate FMLA and other leave processes between employees and the benefits team. Maintain weekly updates in myHR, including return-to-work tracking.

  • Event & Project Support: Contribute to company-wide initiatives such as open enrollment, safety training, and annual HR projects.

  • Investigations & Conflict Resolution: Participate in investigations and conflict resolution efforts across assigned sites.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in HR administrative and/or generalist roles—preferably within a manufacturing environment. HR Certification preferred. 

• Legal & Compliance Knowledge: Solid understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to payroll, employment practices, and leave management.

• Labor Relations Expertise: Familiarity with labor laws, union contracts, and grievance procedures.

• Core Competencies:

  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities
  • High level of ownership and accountability
  • Proactive and anticipatory approach to tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport
  • Adaptability and attention to detail