Business Administration, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Follow Through, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Processes, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sanitation, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Staff Requirements, Team Player, Time Management, Training Program, Travel Industry, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
HR Generalist
Location: Nashville, TN
Reports To: Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Position Summary
The HR Generalist provides broad, hands-on human resources support across employee relations, recruiting, benefits, HR systems, compliance, payroll support, andorganizational initiatives. This role serves as a trusted resource for employees and leaders, responds to questions regarding HR policies and procedures, and helps resolve workplace concerns using sound employee-relations practices.
The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, and comfortable balancing day-to-day HR responsibilities with longer-term projects in a fast-paced manufacturing and corporate environment.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & HR Support
- Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace practices.
- Support employee-relations matters and help resolve concerns professionally and consistently.
- Build strong relationships with employees and leaders across multiple locations.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
- Support internal communication efforts and employee-engagement initiatives.
Recruiting & Onboarding
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for corporate and manufacturing positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and support effective hiring decisions.
- Coordinate candidate communication, interviews, offers, and onboarding activities.
- Help ensure new employees receive a consistent and positive onboarding experience.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Support the implementation and administration of HR policies, programs, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate employee records, reporting, and HR system information.
- Assist employees with benefit-related questions and administrative needs.
- Provide occasional timecard and payroll-entry support.
- Help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Support workplace safety and sanitation requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling employee and business information.
Projects & Process Improvement
- Participate in cross-functional projects involving HR, production, and senior leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, communication, and employee support.
- Support change-management and continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Assist with training programs that improve employee capabilities and organizational performance.
- Manage multiple assignments and projects while meeting established deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least four years of professional human resources experience.
- Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, HR administration, and compliance activities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, teamwork, and project-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or another recognized HR certification.
- Previous HR experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting employees across multiple facilities or business locations.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:
- Approachable, personable, and team-oriented.
- Curious and willing to challenge existing processes constructively.
- Comfortable working in a diverse, fast-moving environment.
- Resourceful and able to find practical solutions.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
- Collaborative while still capable of working independently.
Travel & Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel between company offices, manufacturing facilities, sales locations, showrooms, and supplier sites as needed.
- Expected travel is approximately 5–10%.
- Ability to perform work involving routine sitting, standing, and walking.
Salary: $70,000-75,000 w/ 3 % bonus structure
EOE (including Disability/Veterans)
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