Contract HR Generalist - Manufacturing Operations

Next Level Group; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Level Group is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our manufacturing facility in Rittman, OH. This hands-on role partners with site leadership to administer onboarding, offboarding, records, benefits, and employee relations while driving HR initiatives aligned with business needs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a fast-paced industrial setting, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to handle confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within manufacturing or fast-paced operational environments.
• Experience supporting hourly and/or operational employees.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, talent development, and organizational development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work with employees and leaders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations: onboarding, offboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Partner with managers and employees to provide guidance and coaching throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Support initiatives related to employee engagement, talent development, retention, staffing, performance management, and organizational development.
• Partner with site leadership to ensure HR priorities align with operational and business objectives.
• Support recruitment activities and develop effective talent pipelines for production, skilled trades, technical, and supervisory positions.
• Provide guidance and support to leaders during organizational and workplace changes.
• Coach managers on effective communication, leadership practices, employee engagement, and team development.
• Assist with HR processes, performance management, and other people-related programs.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance mgmt

Talent development

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Next Level Group is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our manufacturing facility in Rittman, OH. This hands-on role partners with site leadership to administer onboarding, offboarding, records, benefits, and employee relations while driving HR initiatives aligned with business needs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a fast-paced industrial setting, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to handle confidential