Our award-winning client is seeking an energizing and passionate Plant HR Generalist to assist the human resources department.

This is a highly visible role with both strategic and tactical components. The successful candidate will work as a strategic business partner with the plant leadership advising on HR, evaluating the state of HR in the plant, identifying opportunities for improvement and developing & executing a strategic vision for the HR function.

This hands-on HR Generalist will be responsible for the daily management of HR functions including employee and labor relations, recruiting, training, EEO/AAP, benefits, compensation, safety and continuous improvement. Emphasis will be on providing support and coaching to leadership, employee career growth and development and succession planning.

This opportunity offers a fast track for career advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Establish credibility and trust among local management and employees, and serve as the on-site, go-to HR resource for the team.

• Accurately diagnose organizational issues, develop solutions, and implement action plans at a local level.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and management teams to source and staff a diverse workforce.

• Assess employee engagement and develop action plans to ensure a positive, engaging, and supportive workplace.

• Develop and lead training across multiple levels and topics.

• Lead talent management, succession planning, organizational development, and organizational effectiveness processes.

• Serve as advisor and coach to associates around career development and performance issues.

• Participate in employee investigations and ensure appropriate outcomes and follow-up.

• Support and develop positive employee relations programs.

• Provides counsel and direction to field HR and Operations teams.

• Provide training to field HR personnel in all areas of employee and labor relations and HR best practices.

• Monitors, tracks, and reports out on economic and industry trends and local/state/regional/national wage and employment conditions.

• Key member in the development and execution of the company’s labor strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of HR experience.

• 2+ yrs manufacturing experience.

• Strong preference for Bilingual candidates.

• Labor relations / Union experience, a plus.

• Lean manufacturing, a plus.

• Solid leadership/supervisor experience.