HR Generalist

Aston Carter; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

PTO and leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations for a production workforce in Allentown, PA. The role covers recruiting, employee relations, benefits and leave administration, payroll coordination, and HR initiatives to drive workforce growth.

Responsibilities include full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, payroll inputs, workforce planning with production leaders, and handling employee relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR Generalist experience across multiple HR functions.
• Experience recruiting hourly and production staff, including sourcing and onboarding.
• Experience handling employee relations, policy interpretation, and workplace investigations.
• Experience collecting payroll inputs and supporting payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for hourly and salaried employees.
• Lead recruiting efforts for hourly and production staff to meet operational needs.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and timekeeping, obtain approvals, support processing.
• Partner with operations to plan workforce needs and headcount changes.
• Serve as primary contact for employee relations and workplace issues.
• Support performance management, including reviews and coaching.
• Administer benefits programs and assist with questions and resolution.
• Support leave administration including FMLA and ADA accommodations.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and accurate employee records.
• Convey HR policies to employees and leaders; communicate changes.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Recruiting

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Tools

HRIS (e.g., Paylocity)

Job description

Job Title: HR Generalist

Job Description

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations for a growing production workforce. This role serves as a key resource for employees and leadership, overseeing recruiting, employee relations, benefits and leave administration, compliance, payroll coordination, and broader HR initiatives that support workforce growth and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for hourly and salaried employees, including sourcing, interviewing, offers, and new hire orientation.
• Lead recruiting efforts for hourly and production employees, ensuring effective staffing to meet operational needs.
• Coordinate payroll inputs by collecting employee hours, managing timekeeping exceptions, obtaining approvals, and supporting payroll processing.
• Partner closely with operations leaders and production managers to support workforce planning, staffing strategies, and headcount changes.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, responding to workplace concerns and supporting a positive work environment.
• Handle conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations in a fair and consistent manner.
• Support performance management activities, including performance reviews and coaching initiatives.
• Administer employee benefits programs and assist employees with benefit-related questions and issue resolution.
• Support leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation documentation and communication.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HRIS data integrity for all HR transactions and workforce changes.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures to employees and leaders.
• Generate HR reports related to hiring activity, turnover, and workforce metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Interpret HR policies and practices for employees and leaders and guide compliance and best practices.
• Collaborate with site leadership to influence recruiting strategies, employee relations approaches, policy development, and HR process improvements.
• Support workforce growth initiatives and organizational change by aligning HR practices with evolving business needs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR Generalist experience supporting multiple HR functions.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting hourly and production employees, including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and offer management.
• Proven ability to handle employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, performance management, policy interpretation, and workplace investigations.
• Experience collecting payroll inputs, managing timekeeping exceptions, obtaining approvals, and supporting payroll processing.
• Strong skills in benefits administration and leave administration, including FMLA and ADA-related processes.
• Ability to administer HR policies and procedures and ensure consistent application across the workforce.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with production leadership and hourly employees.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate records and HRIS data integrity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Familiarity with Paylocity or similar HRIS and payroll systems.
• SHRM certification or similar professional HR credential.
• Bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish.
• Ability to generate and interpret HR reports related to hiring, turnover, and workforce metrics.
• Experience supporting workforce growth initiatives and organizational change.
• Capability to collaborate closely with site leadership in a high-visibility HR role.

Work Environment

This role primarily supports a production facility with approximately 200 employees, with workforce changes expected in the near future. The position is based onsite in Allentown, PA, with a standard Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Onsite presence is strongly preferred, with potential flexibility for 12 remote days in the future. The HR Generalist works closely with production leadership and the hourly workforce in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with frequent face-to-face interaction and collaboration across operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Allentown, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58000.00 - $78000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Allentown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.