Take the next step with an exciting and growing company! With 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over 60 years of excellence, the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies is a world-class manufacturer. As the only fully integrated maker of wire, rope and assemblies, our solutions are found in aerospace, defense, med tech, and heavy industry applications around the globe— in large part because of the people behind our products. Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you're interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you. Position Summary / Essential Function The Senior Human Resource Generalist serves as a key trusted partner and advisor to operations and leadership, delivering the full range of HR services in a dynamic, multi-site manufacturing environment. This mid level role supports the entire employee lifecycle - from workforce planning, attraction, and recruiting through onboarding, employee relations, leave administration, engagement, and talent development - while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment and labor laws. The Senior Human Resource Generalist plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety, excellence, belonging, performance accountability, workforce stability, and continuous improvement and operates with minimal supervision to investigate and resolve complex employee relations, compliance, and other operational HR matters without routine escalation. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & Culture Partner with operations leaders and supervisors to address employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and support performance management processes. Guide leaders on corrective action, policy interpretation, risk assessment, and consistent application of workplace standards. Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, engagement, and accountability aligned with company values. Compliance, Reporting & HR Operations Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS systems and support audits and required reporting (e.g., EEO 1, OSHA logs). Analyze and report HR metrics related to turnover, absenteeism, engagement, and staffing trends. Leadership Development & Succession Planning Support leadership development programs, training initiatives, and career pathing efforts. Participate in talent reviews and succession planning activities. Assist in workforce analytics related to engagement, turnover, and development outcomes. Talent Attraction, Recruiting & Workforce Planning Partner with operations and leadership to understand workforce needs and develop recruiting strategies for hourly and salaried roles. Manage end to end recruiting processes including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination. Analyze recruiting metrics and labor market trends to improve hiring effectiveness and time to fill. Support employer branding and community outreach initiatives aligned with manufacturing talent pipelines. Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle Management Design, administer, and continuously improve onboarding programs to ensure a positive, compliant, and engaging new hire experience. Coordinate orientation, training completion, and assimilation into plant culture and safety expectations. Support internal mobility, promotions, transfers, and offboarding processes. Attendance, Timekeeping & Leave Administration Administer and track attendance programs in partnership with operations leadership. Manage leaves of absence including

FMLA, ADA

accommodations, military leave, and company provided leaves. Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, documentation, and return to work coordination. Total Rewards, Retention & Engagement Participate in the design, administration, and communication of rewards and recognition programs that support retention and high performance. Support annual and off cycle compensation processes in coordination with HR leadership. Assist with benefits administration and vendor coordination as needed.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 5-8 years of progressive Human Resource Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, wage and hour laws, and state employment requirements. Experience supporting hourly workforces and partnering with frontline supervisors.

Preferred:

SHRM CP or PHR certification. Experience with multi shift or union adjacent environments. Proficiency with HRIS, timekeeping, and applicant tracking systems. Physical & Work Requirements Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including walking the plant floor. Occasional off shift or after hours support as business needs require. Willingness to travel as needed to support satellite worksites

Benefits:

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision Insurance Life insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off Employee assistance program Referral program Tuition reimbursement

Shift:

8-hour shift

Work Location:

In person, Company does not provide relocation assistance. Central Wire Group of Companies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Central Wire Group of Companies is a Drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug tests and background checks are required.