AmeriQual Foods - HR Generalist

AmeriQual Group; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriQual Group in Evansville, IN, is seeking an HR professional to handle employee relations, training, performance management, policy implementation, recruitment, and regulatory compliance at a senior level.

The ideal candidate will lead investigations, support engagement and retention initiatives, manage HRIS data, generate reports for leadership, and ensure consistent application of policies in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing setting, including employee relations and hourly employee recruitment.
• Experience and comfort with conducting workplace investigations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (preferably UKG).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including coaching, conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Partner with managers to address performance concerns and ensure consistent application of policies and practices.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for non-exempt positions, including sourcing, interviewing, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination.
• Administer HR policies and procedures and assist in the development and implementation of updates as needed.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain data integrity within the HRIS and generate reports for leadership as needed.
• Analyze HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and time-to-fill to support decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

HRIS experience

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

• Employee Type Exempt

Description

This position is responsible for performing HR related duties on a professional level and working closely with senior leadership. The position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, training, performance management, policy implementation, recruitment/retention, and regulatory compliance. In addition, the position provides support and leadership in all other functional areas of HR.

Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including coaching, conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Partner with managers to address performance concerns and ensure consistent application of policies and practices.
• Conduct internal investigations and document findings in compliance with employment law and company standards.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for non-exempt positions, including sourcing, interviewing, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify workforce needs and ensure timely staffing.
• Maintain candidate tracking and ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity standards.
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding processes.

Policy Development & Compliance

• Administer HR policies and procedures and assist in the development and implementation of updates as needed.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records in accordance with legal requirements.
• Support internal audits and compliance reporting activities.

HR Operations & Reporting

• Maintain data integrity within the HRIS and generate reports for leadership as needed.
• Analyze HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and time-to-fill to support decision-making.
• Participate in the development of department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

This job operates in an office environment but may require exposure to manufacturing plant conditions. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing setting, including employee relations and hourly employee recruitment.
• Experience and comfort with conducting workplace investigations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (preferably UKG).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Additional Information

• EEO Stmt AmeriQual Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business need. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and provide accommodations as required by law.