Senior HR Generalist

Trelleborg Group; Berryville (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Generous annual leave

Competitive compensation with bonus

Training and education support

Job summary

The HR Generalist role at Trelleborg Group focuses on delivering hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle, guiding managers and employees on local rules and company policies. You will partner with the HRBP to execute processes, manage HR data, and drive initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

Key responsibilities include recruitment coordination, onboarding, performance management support, training coordination, and ensuring a positive, inclusive workplace culture across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or equivalent business experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on HR operations experience.
• Proven employee relations experience with HR metrics.
• Experience as HR Generalist in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Knowledge of labor legislation.
• Experience supporting multiple international locations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the operational counterpart to the HR Business Partner.
• Support HR initiatives, organizational changes, talent reviews and related projects.
• Prepare HR data, reports and analyses to support decision making.
• Support workforce planning and organizational activities led by the HRBP.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities and coordinate interviews.
• Prepare employment documentation and onboarding plans; ensure smooth onboarding.
• Ensure consistent policy application and HR governance.
• Support performance reviews and development discussions; assist managers with goals.
• Contribute to talent and succession planning processes.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with local laws.

Skills

Operational HR

Employee relations metrics

Cross-cultural work

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

5+ years HR ops

Job description

About the role

As the HR Generalist you will support the HR Business Partner and act as the primary operational HR contact for managers and employees. You will provide hands‑on HR support throughout the employee lifecycle and ensure the effective execution of HR processes, policies, and initiatives; providing general HR know‑how and guidance on local HR rules, laws and requirements. Additionally you will act as a general advisor for employees and leaders from hire to retire.

Responsibilities

• Act as the operational counterpart to the HR Business Partner.
• Support HR initiatives, organizational changes, talent reviews and people‑related projects.
• Prepare HR data, reports and analyses to support decision‑making.
• Support workforce planning and organizational activities led by the HRBP.
• Support end‑to‑end recruitment activities.
• Coordinate interviews and candidate communication.
• Prepare employment documentation and onboarding plans.
• Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.
• Coordinate training initiatives and development programs.
• Support employee learning and capability development.
• Assist in identifying organizational training needs.
• Provide day‑to‑day HR guidance to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations cases, disciplinary matters, grievances, investigations and conflict resolution.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Support performance review processes and development discussions.
• Assist managers with goal setting and performance management activities.
• Contribute to talent and succession planning processes.
• Maintain HR records and employee documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and company policies.
• Support audits, reporting requirements and HR governance processes.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Assist in communication and change management activities.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or relevant business experience in HR, minimum 5 years.
• Hands‑on operational HR background experience.
• Demonstrable employee relations experience with HR metrics.
• Prior experience as an HR Generalist in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Thorough knowledge of labor legislation.
• Full understanding of all HR functions and best practices.
• Experience supporting multiple international locations and working across cultures.
• Analytical and goal‑oriented.

Benefits

• Responsible and results‑oriented task in an internationally active industrial company.
• Encouraging environment offering growth within the company while investing in your training/education.
• Family and congenial working atmosphere with modern equipment.
• Very attractive competitive compensation package inclusive of a bonus.
• Generous annual leave.
• Social and charity events participation.
• Flexible working environment with hybrid structure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people of all nationalities, religions, genders, sexual identities, different ages and people with disabilities.