Job Summary

The HR Generalist III provides comprehensive HR support to a rapidly growing manufacturing site operating across multiple shifts. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employees and frontline leaders, ensuring compliance with HR policies and practices while driving engagement and operational excellence. The HRG III will coach supervisors and leads on leadership fundamentals, guide them through recurring HR processes, and assist with key activities such as onboarding, payroll, and timekeeping. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this role. The ideal candidate is proactive in implementing improvements, demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Coaching & Support

• Partner with supervisors and leads to reinforce leadership principles and HR best practices

• Guide managers through recurring processes (e.g., performance reviews, merit increases, promotions, open enrollment)

Employee Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees; conduct routine investigations and escalate as appropriate

• Assist leaders with disciplinary actions and attendance management, including terminations

HR Processes & Compliance

• Support onboarding and ensure compliance with I-9 and other regulatory requirements

• Submit and approve employee changes in HRIS (e.g., cost center, department, supervisor changes)

• Assist with various contingent workforce processes

Payroll & Timekeeping

• Provide guidance and assistance in regards to timekeeping

• Troubleshoot payroll issues and ensure accurate application of policies and practices

Employee Engagement

• Support site engagement activities and initiatives to foster a positive work environment

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate HR records and generate reports as needed

• Support system requirements for attendance and other HR processes

• Lead process improvement projects and perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) required

• 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or high-volume environment

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and compliance

• Proficiency in Excel

• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday and UKG preferred)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

• Excellent communication and coaching skills

• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

• Flexibility to adjust schedule occasionally to support multiple shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-shift operations

• Familiarity with contingent workforce management

• Proven ability to troubleshoot payroll and timekeeping issues

• Experience conducting employee relations investigations

• Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills

• Experience with employee engagement initiatives in a manufacturing environment