The Human Resources Generalist serves as a strategic business partner to plant leadership and associates, supporting all aspects of human resources to foster a positive, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
This role is responsible for onboarding, associate relations, performance management, training and development, benefits administration, compliance, payroll support, HR systems administration, and employee engagement initiatives. The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the Jackson Plant's culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers throughout the recruiting process, including candidate screening, panel interviews, and hiring recommendations.
Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks, medical assessments, and onboarding requirements.
Lead new hire orientation and onboarding activities in Workday to ensure a positive associate experience.
Support workforce planning and staffing initiatives to meet plant operational needs.
Associate Relations & Engagement
Serve as a trusted resource for associates, supervisors, and managers on workplace concerns and employment-related matters.
Conduct associate relations investigations and support corrective action, coaching, performance counseling, and conflict resolution activities.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive situations.
Lead and support associate engagement efforts that strengthen culture, trust, teamwork, and retention.
Conduct exit interviews and manage offboarding processes to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Performance Management & Talent Development
Partner with leaders to administer performance management processes, including evaluations, coaching, development planning, and career growth discussions.
Support the Human Resource Development process, including job descriptions, individual development plans, training coordination, and succession planning activities.
Deliver HR-related training for associates and leadership, including performance management, policy education, and Workday processes.
Promote continuous learning and employee development throughout the organization.
Benefits, Leave Administration & Compliance
Administer benefits programs, including open enrollment, qualifying life events, and associate benefit inquiries.
Partner with corporate leave specialists to support leave of absence administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and related processes.
Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, Workers' Compensation, and Affirmative Action requirements.
Manage I-9 employment verification processes and maintain required employee records.
HR Operations & Reporting
Maintain employee data and HR transactions in Workday and other HR systems.
Monitor timekeeping records, process payroll-related approvals and corrections, and support payroll accuracy initiatives.
Analyze workforce data and trends to identify opportunities related to retention, engagement, attendance, and overall workforce effectiveness.
Prepare reports and presentations for plant and corporate leadership.
Business Partnership & Special Projects
Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to supervisors, managers, and plant leadership.
Support implementation of plant-level and company-wide HR initiatives and projects.
Coordinate and support local training programs, communication initiatives, and organizational change efforts.
Assist with Social Responsibility and community engagement programs while serving as a liaison with local organizations and resources.
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
Key Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Experience handling associate relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance…