Human Resources Generalist

Company Description

As a leading aerial equipment manufacturer, we're constantly striving to better our products, services, and customer satisfaction. We understand this starts with us and that's why we're dedicated to our employees' success. 

If you're an energetic and motivated individual, we want to talk with you! Start the conversation and learn more about our rapidly growing team when you apply today.

Job Description

Primary Purpose
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting and executing a wide range of HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and managers, helping ensure a positive workplace culture and adherence to company policies and employment laws.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Serve as a resource for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs
• Address employee concerns, attendance issues, and workplace conflicts
• Conduct investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Support and enforce company policies and progressive discipline processes

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead and execute full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding
• Support recruitment for salaried positions across professional, technical, and leadership roles, partnering with hiring managers and leadership team
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs
• Partner with supervisors to understand staffing needs and reduce turnover

Benefits & Compensation

• Administer employee benefits programs (health, retirement, leave, etc.)
• Assist employees with benefits questions and enrollment
• Support compensation reviews and salary benchmarking

Compliance & Policies

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, and procedures
• Manage personnel records and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality

Performance Management

• Assist with performance review processes and goal setting in AXCS People
• Support managers with coaching, disciplinary actions, and development plans

Safety & Workers’ Compensation

• Partner with plant leadership to promote a strong safety culture
• Assist with incident investigations and documentation
• Coordinate return-to-work programs and workers’ compensation claims
• Support safety training and compliance initiatives

HR Administration

• Maintain HRIS systems and employee records
• Prepare HR reports and metrics (turnover, headcount, etc.)
• Support payroll processing and audits as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, physical demands and/or ability required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Associate’s degree in business, Human Resources, or equivalent
• 2–5 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Proven knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resources Administration, including but not limited to policy and procedures, payroll, benefit administration, and regulatory compliance

Certifications and Licenses (Preferred)

SHRM-CP, PHR, or experience with OSHA/safety certifications
 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.