Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Company Overview

Med-Mizer is a leading manufacturer of hospital beds, specialty seating, and safe patient-handling solutions. Our mission is to provide high-quality, innovative products that enhance patient care and safety. We are seeking a dedicated and employee-focused Human Resources Generalist to support the day-to-day administration of human resources programs and initiatives. This position will play a key role in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and HR compliance while helping foster a positive and engaging workplace culture.

Med-Mizer, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Position: Human Resources Generalist

Schedule: Four-day workweek (Monday - Thursday) with a flexible schedule designed to support day and night shift operations. Occasional schedule adjustments may be required based on recruiting, investigations, employee relations matters, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for hourly positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, pre-employment activities, offer preparation, and onboarding.
• Conduct new hire orientations and coordinate relationships with temporary staffing agencies to support workforce needs.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, employee inquiries, leave administration, workers' compensation claims, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Serve as a resource to employees and supervisors by addressing employee relations concerns, facilitating conflict resolution, conducting investigations, and supporting corrective action and separation processes.
• Coordinate and administer performance evaluations for hourly employees and assist supervisors in employee development efforts.
• Monitor attendance trends, maintain attendance records, track occurrences, and support attendance-related initiatives.
• Assist with payroll processing and serve as the designated backup for payroll administration.
• Maintain personnel files, HR records, and compliance documentation, including I-9s, employment verifications, leave documentation, and OSHA logs as applicable.
• Assist with policy administration, employee recognition programs, company events, and initiatives that foster employee engagement and retention.
• Enter employee status changes into HR systems and prepare reports or analyses to support HR and business objectives.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of human resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws, FMLA, workers' compensation, benefits administration, and employee relations practices.
• Experience conducting interviews, investigations, and administering corrective action processes.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience administering employer-sponsored health plans.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily office-based with occasional time spent in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to walk production floors as needed to support employees and supervisors.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (exempt position)
• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (immediate eligibility)
• 401(k) retirement plan