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Senior HR Generalist
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Carpenter Co.
Russellville, KY (In Person)
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Carpenter Co has an immediate opening for a Senior Human Resources Generalist at our Russellville, Kentucky manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations and functions within the Human Resources department, primarily hourly recruiting, and payroll processing. We're looking for a Senior HR Generalist who brings both heart and precision to the people side of the business. This role supports the HR Manager, empowers employees, and ensuring that our core HR processes are completed accurately. You'll not only be responsible for the accurate processing of time and attendance and assisting with benefits administration, but you'll also be a trusted guide in the employee experience Time & Attendance - Where Accuracy Meets Trust Oversee timekeeping systems and processes to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll inputs. Partner with managers to resolve attendance issues. Continuously improve processes to make time tracking simple, clear, and employee-friendly. Benefits Administration - Turning Benefits into Belonging Serve as a go-to resource for employees navigating benefits questions and life changes. Lead open enrollment and benefits communications that are clear, warm, and easy to understand. Recruiting - Finding People Who Belong Here Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, from posting to offer. Partner with leaders to understand plant needs and translate them into great hires. Create candidate experiences that feel personal, organized, and welcoming. Onboarding - First Days That Feel Like Home Design and deliver onboarding that is warm, efficient, and engaging. Ensure new hires feel prepared, connected, and confident from day one. Partner with managers to create strong first impressions and lasting engagement. Continuously refine onboarding to reflect feedback and business needs. Strategic HR Partner Support managers with coaching employees regarding time and attendance. Contribute to HR initiatives that strengthen culture, retention, and performance. Balance compliance, compassion, and business needs in every decision. Skills and Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related discipline 3+ years of prior human resources and/or payroll experience preferred Experience using an HRIS; UKG preferred Strong attention to detail paired with big-picture thinking. Excellent communication skills—clear, kind, and confident. A love for process improvement and people-centered solutions. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and care. Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive affordable benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment, with our Russellville Division employees averaging over 11 years of service with the company. Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic. Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment. Education Required Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field