Senior Human Resources Generalist

Overview

We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist who is energized by partnering closely with frontline teams and excels in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in HR practices and employment law, along with proven experience supporting business leaders in a highly collaborative, site-based role. This position is onsite at our Tualatin location, where we believe consistent presence and connection are essential to building strong partnerships and driving impact.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, the Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted partner providing comprehensive HR support for our Tualatin manufacturing site. This role is primarily focused on supporting manufacturing leadership and frontline employees, helping to drive effective people strategies, employee engagement, and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

HR Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR partner for manufacturing management and frontline employees
• Provide HR support as needed for corporate functions employees
• Maintain a strong floor presence to build trust, understand the business, and anticipate workforce needs
• Coach managers and supervisors on topics such as ER, performance management and employee engagement
• Partner with manufacturing management on workforce planning, and skill alignment as business needs evolve
• Partner with management to build positive site culture and support retention through efforts that improve communication, connection, recognition and appreciation of employees

Employee Relations & Compliance

• First point of contact for manufacturing ER matters
• Full-cycle ER management including intake, investigation, risk assessment, recommendation, documentation, and resolution 
• Coach management in ER matters 

Leave, Accommodation & Return-to-Work Coordination

• Manage cases end-to-end for all Tualatin employees
• Partners with third party administrator and in-house benefits manager
• Advise leaders on operational impact and return-to-work planning
• Identify trends to support business planning

Change Management & Organizational Support

• Help leaders implement organizational changes through effective communication, process execution, and leader support
• Assist in developing and delivering manager guidance, employee communications, and transition resources
• Assess and identify training needs to strengthen frontline leadership capability, mature the organization, improve manufacturing performance and support employee retention

Workforce Planning and Hiring Support

• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring for the site
• Partner with manufacturing management, Talent Acquisition and HR leadership to support workforce planning for future-state skill needs
• Coordinate and administer activities related to workforce realignment

Talent & Performance Support

• Support performance management cycle and development planning processes
• Assist in identifying critical skills, high-potential employees, and career path opportunities within the site

Workforce Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze key workforce trends such as turnover, attendance, overtime, and redeployment outcomes
• Translate data into actionable insights for front-line leaders

Core HR Administration

•  Onboard and off-board site employees with a strong focus on employee experience, consistency, and risk mitigation 
• Maintain employee life cycle in Oracle HRIS and other systems
• Execute key HR processes with accuracy and responsiveness
• Ensure audit-ready records and data integrity
• Provide support in user testing as system updates are implemented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field
• 4–8 years of HR Generalist experience in a frontline operations environment, preferably in manufacturing
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance practices 
• Proven experience in effectively managing employee relations and leaves of absence
• Experience with change management initiatives and strategic workforce planning
• Full time on-site 

Preferred

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or progress toward certification

Behavioral Attributes

• Builds trust and credibility with employees at all levels
• Calm and steady in a changing environment
• High level of responsiveness and reliable follow-through
• Problem solver. Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion, particularly in sensitive situations
• Uses data to identify needs and support decision-making 
• Detail and timeline oriented