HR Generalist

Description We are looking for an HR Generalist to support core people operations for a manufacturing site in Kentucky. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and will work closely with leaders and employees to strengthen employee engagement, support compliance, and help maintain efficient HR practices across the facility. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on employee support with administrative accuracy in a fast-moving industrial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with supervisors and employees to address workplace concerns, guide resolution efforts, and maintain thorough HR documentation.
• Support recruitment activities for both plant and office roles by coordinating postings, scheduling interviews, and assisting through the selection process.
• Lead orientation and onboarding activities to help employees transition smoothly into their roles and understand workplace expectations.
• Administer benefit-related processes, including enrollment support, employee questions, and status updates, while keeping records current and organized.
• Maintain employee data within HR systems and personnel files, ensuring information is accurate, confidential, and up to date.
• Assist with payroll-related coordination, attendance monitoring, and timekeeping follow-up to support accurate workforce records.
• Help uphold compliance with employment regulations and internal policies by supporting audits, documentation, and consistent policy application.
• Contribute to safety and training efforts by tracking required records, supporting related programs, and coordinating development activities.
• Assist managers with performance review processes and employee development initiatives that encourage growth across the workforce. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or comparable relevant experience.
• 2-5 years of broad HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial, or similarly fast-paced setting.
• Practical knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and day-to-day HR administration.
• Familiarity with employment law requirements and HR compliance practices at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities with the confidence to work across multiple priorities.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and payroll tools such as ADP or similar systems.
• Background supporting hourly workforces, benefits administration, or safety-related HR processes is preferred.
• Certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP is a plus.

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