Human Resources Generalist

Patrick Industries, a publicly traded company headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, invites you to join a team of dedicated members who are passionate about delivering high‑quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading solutions provider serving a diverse range of markets across the United States, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has positioned us as a high growth, diversified, and empowered team of more than 10,000 employees.

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Middlebury Hardwood Products, a Patrick Industries company, is a manufacturer of hardwood cabinet doors that are used in the RV and manufactured housing industries. Middlebury Hardwood Products is seeking a Bilingual Human Resources Generalist to add to its growing team. In this role, the Generalist will work closely to support the Leadership Team and is responsible for all generalist functions related to Human Resources, providing support to manufacturing and leadership.

As a key member of the team the position requires a high‑floor presence as the Generalist will be interacting daily with Production Team Members and will work as a partner to both the company and the team.

• Act as a point of contact for team members to resolve personnel‑related issues and opportunities.
• Effectively deliver all facets of hourly recruitment, working closely with leaders to understand position responsibilities and requirements.
• Source, recruit, interview, and hire candidates, coordinating with staffing agencies as needed.
• Lead new‑hire onboarding and orientation of new team members.
• Maintain electronic files, including adding new hires and changes into the HRIS.
• Support programs for turnover reduction and execute talent‑development plans.
• Promote activities that increase employee engagement and a performance‑based culture.
• Serve as support for all levels of management with employee relations; counsel employees with progressive discipline and/or performance‑improvement plans, when needed.
• Lead the processes of time and attendance review and approval for payroll administration.
• Administration of new‑hire and employee benefits, safety/worker’s compensation, and FMLA.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field desired.
• 2+ years of experience working in Human Resources.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution setting is strongly desired.
• Bilingual in Spanish is strongly desired.
• Must be organized, detail‑oriented, discrete, and able to manage confidential information professionally.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a high level of integrity.
• Must possess a dynamic personality with the ability to work and communicate effectively with team members and senior management.
• Ability to create innovative ideas and solutions to enhance the business unit’s daily functions.
• Effectively work independently in a fast‑paced environment while balancing multiple, changing daily priorities.
• Align with Patrick Industries “BETTER Together” mentality by pursuing Balance, Excellence, Trust, Teamwork, Empowerment, and Respect within the organization.

As a division of Patrick Industries, we offer Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Additional Insurances, Paid Vacation, 401(k) Match, Holidays, Fitness, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Middlebury, Indiana, 46540

On‑site

Middlebury Hardwood Products

Elkhart

South Bend

Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.