Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key talent acquisition and HR partner to the HR and Operations teams. This role is primarily responsible for driving recruitment strategies and full-cycle hiring activities to attract, select, and retain qualified talent. The position also supports critical HR functions including employee records management, onboarding, health and safety programs, employee relations, employee communications, and compliance-related activities.

• Leads and coordinates full-cycle recruitment activities, including workforce planning, partnering with managers to identify hiring needs, sourcing candidates, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and supporting final selection decisions.
• Develops and executes recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates through job boards, social media, community outreach, employee referrals, career fairs, and other sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future staffing needs.
• Maintains employment records confidentially, timely, and accurately, including new hire paperwork, benefit forms, and employee change notices.
• Updates the HRIS for HR, Benefits, and Payroll processing and compiles reports as needed.
• Conducts new hire orientation, annual benefits enrollment, and employee training sessions.
• Coordinate employee relations matters to ensure prompt, fair, and consistent resolution.
• Tracks and maintains weekly, monthly, and annual recruiting and HR metrics, including time-to-fill, turnover, retention, and hiring effectiveness.
• Assists with drafting and communicating HR-related policies, procedures, and employee communications.
• Supports workers' compensation claims management through ongoing communication with claims administrators, employees, and site leadership.
• Conducts exit interviews and complete separation documentation for departing employees.

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Proven ability to recruit, attract, and assess talent in a fast-paced manufacturing or operations environment.
• Strong networking, sourcing, interviewing, and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team-oriented professional with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities- providing outstanding service to employees, candidates, and leaders.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to meet shifting deadlines.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, professionalism, and a high level of accountability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, heat and cold.
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to stand prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to hear sounds and differentiate between them.
• Ability to visually understand distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color vision.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in Human Resources Management, equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of degree
  • Minimum three years of human resources experience (staffing, full cycle recruiting, employee relations) in a warehouse/distribution or manufacturing setting preferred 
• Experience working with highly confidential information while maintaining discretion 
• Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access 

Additional Information

MAT Holdings, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other class or status protected by state, federal, or local law.

At MAT we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other roles within our community.