Sr. HR Generalist

The Role:

The Senior Human Resources Generalist is a strategic HR partner with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning in a manufacturing environment. This role also supports recruitment, learning & development, compensation, and compliance. The ideal candidate is bilingual, experienced in high-volume environments, and skilled at building trust across all levels of the organization.

Your Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Lead complex employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies to improve morale and retention.

Performance Management

• Drive performance management processes, including coaching, feedback, and development planning.
• Partner with leadership to align performance goals with operational objectives.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Workforce Planning

• Analyze workforce trends and collaborate with operations to forecast labor needs.
• Lead strategic staffing initiatives and organizational design efforts.
• Support headcount planning and labor cost analysis.

Recruitment & Learning

• Oversee recruitment for key roles, including leadership and technical positions.
• Support onboarding and training programs tailored to manufacturing environments.
• Mentor HR team members in recruitment best practices.

Compensation Management

• Provide guidance on compensation strategy, pay equity, and incentive programs.
• Collaborate with finance and leadership on budgeting and salary planning.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Lead internal audits and support external regulatory inspections.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for legal and operational requirements.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior HR staff, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Support cross-training and development of HR team capabilities.
• Promote collaboration and consistency in HR practices across locations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; HR certification (PHR/SPHR) a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Advanced computer proficiency with strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas), with experience generating HR reports, analyzing employee data, and developing dashboards to support workforce planning and decision-making.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations and remote teams.