Description The Human Resources Generalist supports employees and leaders by fostering a positive, compliant, and productive work environment. This role ensures all HR processes are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies. Key Responsibilities: Human Resources Generalist Employee Relations & HR Compliance • Address employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues using a problem-solving, inclusive approach. • Lead investigations, disciplinary meetings, documentation, and terminations. • Manage attendance point administration, incident reporting, OSHA compliance, and employee safety coordination. • Facilitate periodic performance review cycles (annual, 90-day, and 6-month). • Ensure HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations. Recruiting, Staffing & Onboarding • Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements. • Oversee job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and hiring processes. • Coordinate quarterly staffing reviews, succession planning support, and alignment of training needs. • Administer onboarding, orientation, I-9 verification, background checks, M2M setup, and all new-hire documentation. • Ensure employees receive full onboarding across safety, compliance, job qualification, Paylocity, Unipoint, M2M, and benefits. Payroll Administration • Create monthly payroll processing checklists. • Process biweekly payroll, ensuring accurate taxes, benefits, garnishments, and deductions. • Collaborate with managers on timecard review and payroll input responsibilities. • Prepare payroll audit documentation and validation logs. • Generate payroll-related reports including overtime analysis, headcount reporting, and bonus processing support. Benefits & Leave Administration • Manage employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, FMLA, and leave policies. • Administer open enrollment, vendor coordination, employee education, and enrollment audits. • Serve as the primary benefits contact for employees and vendors. • Process new-hire enrollments and terminations of coverage. • Maintain benefits billing reconciliation, 401(k) audit support, 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and compliance reporting. • Complete required government, state, and federal reporting (DOL, BLS, workers’ comp, 401(k) audit, etc.). Organizational Communication, Engagement, Training Compliance, Safety Support • Maintain HR documentation, case files, and historical records. • Support manufacturing leaders and cross-functional teams as needs arise. • Coordinate OSHA reporting, incident investigations, safety committee coordination, training, and regulatory documentation. • Maintain safety records, hygiene program support, hazardous materials documentation, and audit readiness. • Lead handbook updates, company newsletters, and communication tools. • Coordinate employee engagement programs, charitable initiatives, recognition programs, and suggestion systems. • Maintain relationship tracking and communication with Tokusen USA and other partner entities. • Support HR administrative functions including security systems, cameras, keys, vehicles, and miscellaneous reporting. • Maintain training records, certification tracking, and collaborate with Quality on audit readiness. Requirements • Minimum 2+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment. • Experience with payroll and benefits administration. • Solid understanding of federal and state employment laws. • Strong communication, organizational, business partnership, and confidentiality skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred).