HR Generalist

Location:

Troy, Ohio – Americas Headquarters (Onsite)

Supports multi-state operations (OH, CA, MA)

No relocation offered

We are hiring an HR Generalist to support day-to-day human resources operations for approximately 120 employees across Ohio, California, and Massachusetts. This role is based onsite at the Americas Headquarters in Troy, Ohio and supports a mixed workforce of union and non-union employees, hourly and salaried populations, and front-line managers.

This role reports directly to the HR Director – Americas and serves as a key operational support partner, helping execute employee relations processes, policy application, documentation, leave coordination, and compliance activities. Strategic and corporate-facing responsibilities remain with HR leadership; this role focuses on strong execution, consistency, and responsiveness.

This is a hands-on role suited for someone who enjoys solving people issues, supporting leaders in real time, maintaining strong documentation, and operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with high activity levels.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions and routine employee relations matters.
• Support investigations, corrective actions, performance management documentation, and terminations under the direction of HR leadership.
• Coach supervisors and managers on policy application, attendance standards, documentation expectations, and employee issue resolution.
• Maintain consistent and timely documentation.

• Apply company policies consistently across union and non-union populations.
• Draft routine employee communications, disciplinary documentation, and supporting materials.
• Support updates to policies and procedures as directed by HR leadership.

• Support union environments including attendance programs, documentation preparation, and grievance support with guidance from HR leadership and operations leadership.
• Ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements.

• Support compliance activities across Ohio, California, and Massachusetts.
• Coordinate leave processes including FMLA, ADA accommodations, state leave programs, and return-to-work documentation in partnership with Payroll and HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking.

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS.
• Ensure documentation, approvals, and workflow accuracy.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure clean data flow and compliance alignment.

• Maintain a visible presence supporting employees and leaders.
• Respond to employee questions, resolve routine issues, and elevate sensitive matters appropriately.

• 4–7+ years of HR Generalist experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience supporting both union and non-union work forces.
• Exposure to multi-state HR environments strongly preferred (CA and/or MA).
• Working knowledge of employee relations processes, documentation standards, attendance programs, and investigations.
• Strong written communication and organization skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced environment.