HR generalist

H. T. PROF Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking an HR Generalist to support the plant and employees in achieving operational goals. Reporting to the Senior HRBP, this role covers employee relations, performance management, recruitment for hourly positions, and compliance across federal and state regulations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of HR experience, a Bachelor's degree, and preferably SHRM-CP or PHR certification. Experience with HRIS systems, particularly Workday, is desired.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years total experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• SHRM‑CP or PHR preferred.
• HRIS experience, Workday preferred.
• Labor relations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support employee and labor relations, performance management, and policy interpretation activities.
• Foster a positive work environment and provide day‑to‑day coaching to plant personnel.
• Manage recruitment and employment process for bargaining unit and hourly positions.
• Support leave management and interaction with vendor and employees.
• Collaborate with training, payroll, benefits, EHS, and management for onboarding.

Skills

Labor relations

HR policy interpretation

Data analysis

Employee coaching

Communication to groups

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Job Overview

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting the plant and employees to help achieve operational goals, reporting to the Senior HRBP. This includes effective consultation regarding employee and labor relations, performance management, recruitment, talent development, culture and engagement, compliance, leave management, and other HR-related activities.

Essential Duties

• Support employee and labor relations, performance management, and policy interpretation activities.
• Foster a positive work environment, champion employee engagement activities, and provide day‑to‑day coaching to plant personnel.
• Manage the internal and external recruitment and employment process for bargaining unit and hourly positions.
• Support and administer leave management process, including interaction with vendor and employees.
• Collaborate with training, payroll, and benefits, EHS, and management for successful onboarding of employees.
• Provide data and reports to HR and plant leadership to support fact‑based, data‑driven decision making.
• Actively engage in HR departmental projects and process improvements.
• Complete or assist in response to unemployment claims, civil rights/EEOC claims, and other required reporting.
• Maintain HR-related records ensuring confidentiality and limited access according to procedure.
• Back up for payroll.
• Promote a safe work culture and provide support in addressing safety and health incidents.
• Ensure legal compliance with all federal and state regulations applicable to the human resources area. Monitor HR processes for compliance, post notices, maintain records, investigate and resolve employee complaints, and recommend changes necessary to achieve compliance.
• Assist with other activities and programs, such as employee recognition and company events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years total experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• SHRM‑CP or PHR preferred.
• HRIS Experience, Workday preferred.
• Labor Relations knowledge.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of human resources systems, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge of labor relations and contract interpretation.
• Ability to present to groups, including employees and management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food and beverage environment preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business data, technical procedures, insurance language, standards, or governmental regulations. Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and policies and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, vendors, and other employees.
• Math and statistical skills, including ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; to compute ratios and percentages; and to develop graphs and charts.
• Ability to apply common sense in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Organizational Relationships

• Peer group of HR, training, and payroll professionals.
• Management, supervision, and employees.
• Non‑company contacts and resources.