Senior HR Generalist

The Senior HR Generalist supports a broad range of human resources functions, including employee relations, workforce support, and HR program execution, while bringing a strong foundation in compensation and HR programs.

This role partners closely with the HR Manager to support compensation analysis, performance management processes, and key HR initiatives. The position also serves as a resource to employees and managers on day-to-day HR matters, providing guidance, support, and practical solutions across a variety of human resources activities.

The ideal candidate brings a balanced skillset, combining hands-on generalist experience with strong analytical capability, program support experience, and the ability to contribute to informed HR decision-making in a global organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide employee relations support, including coaching managers on performance, conduct, and workplace concerns.
• Support investigations, documentation, and resolution of employee issues in partnership with HR leadership.
• Partner with managers on performance management, employee development, and team effectiveness.
• Support onboarding, employee communications, and general HR processes
• Interpret and apply company policies and employment practices in a consistent and compliant manner.
• Conduct compensation analysis, including market benchmarking and internal equity reviews.
• Support administration of salary structures and job evaluation processes.
• Prepare reports and provide data-driven insights to support compensation-related decisions.
• Assist with annual compensation processes, including merit increases, promotions, and adjustments.
• Support alignment between compensation practices and performance outcomes.
• Support the development and execution of HR programs, including performance management, employee development, and training initiatives.
• Coordinate program implementation and ensure consistency across departments and locations.
• Track and evaluate program effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in maintaining program documentation, processes, and communication material.
• Assist in identifying trends and analyzing HR data to support business decisions.
• Support organizational initiatives, including process improvements and change efforts.
• Collaborate with HR partners across global locations to support alignment of HR practices and programs.
• Consider regional differences in employment practices and compensation when reviewing data and recommendations.
• Support consistency of HR processes while maintaining compliance with local requirements.

• Full cycle recruiting for entry level and professional manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Provide employee relations/counseling in a manner that supports Business Beliefs, Company Vision, Mission and Core Values.
• Monitor employee onboarding process and gather feedback; manage onboarding. communications and updates to ensure we are delivering a best-in-class experience.

Education:

• 7+ years of relevant HR experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• S/PHR Certificate preferred.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• HRIS systems (Paycom preferred)
• Compensation and market data tools (e.g., ERI or similar)
• Federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Compensation analysis and reporting
• Policy interpretation and program support
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and organizational levels
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively across diverse and global teams
• Demonstrated experience supporting compensation analysis and HR programs
• Experience supporting employee relations in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Experience working in a multi-site and/or global organization preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• High level skill with technology and systems, including Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems and social networking tools.
• Must have demonstrated sense of urgency and high energy for busy department with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills that includes attention to detail and strong follow-up skills. Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional partners; easily able to establish rapport and build relationships.
• Key skills and abilities include coaching, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis and problem solving.