Generalist, Human Resources

Koroseal Interior Products; Medina Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Paid training

Employee well-being program

Company events

Job summary

Koroseal Interior Products in Medina, OH is seeking an HR Generalist to support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and daily HR operations. This on-site role collaborates with employees, leaders, and HR colleagues to foster a positive workplace.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in HR or related field and at least 2 years of HR experience, including compliance and benefits. Strong communication, confidentiality, and organization are essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• 2+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, benefits, onboarding, and compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience with an HRIS, timekeeping, recruiting, or applicant tracking.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience supporting employee engagement or training initiatives.
• Must be able to walk and sit for long periods, lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employee concerns.
• Partner with managers on employee relations matters, attendance, performance, and conflicts.
• Guide managers on interpretation and application of HR practices.
• Support investigations, corrective actions, and related documentation.
• Manage recruiting and onboarding activities, including new hire paperwork and orientation.
• Maintain accurate HR records in the HRIS across the employee lifecycle.
• Administer benefits programs, enrollments, and open enrollment.
• Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, disability, etc.).
• Coordinate offboarding, HRIS updates, benefits notifications, and separation activities.
• Assist with performance management, coaching, and action documentation.
• Escalate complex issues to HR leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Support HR projects, process improvements, and engagement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

HRIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Timekeeping system

Benefits administration tools

Job description

Description

The HR Generalist is a key member of the Koroseal Human Resources team, providing hands-on support across the employee lifecycle and helping create a positive, productive, and engaging workplace. This position partners with employees, leaders, and HR team members to support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, training, compliance, performance management, and day-to-day HR operations.

The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing employee needs with business priorities. This role requires someone who can build trusted relationships, maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

The HR Generalist will help ensure HR processes are consistent, compliant, efficient, and aligned with Koroseal's culture and business objectives.This position reports to the Manager, HR and is based onsite at our Medina Corporate Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and leaders, providing guidance on workplace questions, policies, procedures, and employee concerns.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to evaluate and address employee relations matters, attendance concerns, performance issues, and workplace conflicts.
• Provide guidance to managers on the interpretation and consistent application of HR policies, practices, and procedures.
• Support employee investigations, corrective actions, and related documentation while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Manage recruiting and onboarding activities, including candidate coordination, new hire paperwork, orientation, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate and timely employee records in the HRIS throughout the employee lifecycle, including hires, employee changes, leaves, benefits, and terminations.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and employee questions.
• Administer employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, disability, and other applicable leave programs.
• Coordinate employee offboarding, including required documentation, HRIS updates, benefit notifications, and separation activities.
• Assist managers with performance management, coaching, corrective action, and related documentation.
• Exercise judgment in handling day-to-day HR matters and elevate complex or sensitive issues to HR leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and ensure required employment documentation and records are properly maintained.
• Stay informed of changes in employment regulations and HR best practices.
• Support HR projects, process improvements, employee engagement initiatives, and other HR programs as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or similar hands-on work environment.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, recruiting, benefits, onboarding, and employment compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance employee needs and business requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with an HRIS, timekeeping, recruiting, or applicant tracking system.
• Experience with benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience supporting employee engagement, training, or organizational development initiatives
• Must be able to walk and sit for long periods of time, ability to lift up to 20lbs safely

Koroseal Total Rewards

• Vacation time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays?
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance including a Flexible Savings Account
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance with supplemental options available for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid training and career development
• Employee well-being benefits including robust EAP offering
• Company events

Location: Medina, OH

Status: Salaried Exempt

Reports to: Manager, HR

Level: Individual Contributor