Hands-On Manufacturing HR Generalist: Employee Relations

Prequel Solutions; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prequel Solutions is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support a growing manufacturing organization with a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role focuses on partnering with frontline leaders to build strong employee relationships and a positive workplace culture.

You will handle day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, policy interpretation, leave management, compliance, and data reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience in employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR policies.
• Experience supporting hourly or frontline populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees, supervisors, and department leaders in a manufacturing environment.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employee questions, concerns, and HR-related issues.
• Lead and support employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, documentation, and coaching.
• Partner with managers to address performance, attendance, conduct, policy, and workplace concerns.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, employment status changes, leave cases, and related HR administration.
• Interpret and apply HR policies, employment practices, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with internal HR teams including benefits, payroll, recruiting, and other functional areas to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate HR records, employee files, reports, and documentation.
• Support recruiting coordination and hiring process activities as needed.
• Participate in employee communications, engagement initiatives, associate committees, and HR projects.
• Monitor employee morale and maintain visibility with the workforce through regular interaction with employees and leaders.
• Assist with compensation reviews, promotions, organizational changes, and department restructuring discussions.
• Pull, review, and analyze HR data and reports to support decision-making and ensure data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and employee experience.
• Maintain confidentiality and operate with a high level of professionalism and ethical judgment.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

HR policies knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Prequel Solutions is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support a growing manufacturing organization with a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role focuses on partnering with frontline leaders to build strong employee relationships and a positive workplace culture.

You will handle day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, policy interpretation, leave management, compliance, and data reporting.