Plant Human Resources Generalist
Location: Near Conway, AR (On-site, relocation assistance provided)
Compensation: $70,000–$87,000 base + 8% bonus + strong 401K
match + relocation assistance
Reports to: Site HR Leader
Type: Full-time | Direct Hire | Growth-Oriented Role
Sector: Consumer Products Manufacturing

About The Company
This opportunity is with a respected leader in the consumer products
manufacturing sector known for quality, scale, and a collaborative
culture. As the company continues to invest in its workforce and
facilities, it is seeking a talented Plant Human Resources Generalist
to support a large, complex site and help drive employee
engagement, compliance, and growth.

The Opportunity
This is a highly visible HR generalist position where you’ll partner
closely with operations and leadership to ensure HR policies,
programs, and practices are executed consistently and effectively.
The role will give you a front-row seat to meaningful change
initiatives, employee relations, and labor relations while supporting a
diverse manufacturing workforce.

You’ll work cross-functionally with corporate HR, operational
leadership, and centers of excellence to build and sustain a high-
performance culture rooted in safety, compliance, and employee
satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

Employee & Labor Relations

• Implement and administer employee relations and labor relations programs
• Advise on policies, terminations, grievances, and performance improvement
• Support a positive, engaged, and compliant workplace culture
• Contribute to union relations initiatives (highly desired experience)
• Program Delivery & HR Operations
• Lead HR programs including EEO, diversity, turnover, retention, and compliance
• Partner with other business support teams (Staffing, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, Legal)
• Oversee or support HR projects and organizational development initiatives
• Change Management & Culture Building
• Foster collaboration, positive change, and continuous improvement
• Participate in Lean initiatives and operational excellence projects
• Serve as a trusted resource for managers and employees
  

You’d Be a Great Fit If You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or nearing completion)
• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience in a medium-to-large manufacturing environment (350+ employees)
• Union environment experience strongly preferred
• Strong change management and team-oriented skills
• Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement practices is a plus
• Stable work history (no job-hoppers, please)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus and may qualify for higher compensation
• Ability to relocate to the Conway, AR area (relocation support provided)
  

Why Join Us

• Well-established, stable organization with a strong market reputation
• Competitive pay structure with bonus, 401K match, and relocation
• Generous benefits including 3 weeks vacation, 6 personal days, and tuition reimbursement
• High-visibility, growth-oriented role with the chance to drive real impact
• Collaborative leadership team and supportive culture
  

Ready to build something meaningful?
Take ownership of HR initiatives at a flagship manufacturing plant and help create a high-performance, high-compliance environment where people thrive.

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