HR Generalist

FORJAK Industrial; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

FORJAK Industrial, a Circleville, Ohio-based employee-owned construction and coatings company, seeks an HR Generalist to lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, payroll accuracy, safety compliance, and employee relations. This role supports ESOP ownership and reports to the CEO.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years HR experience, knowledge of employment law, strong communication, and integrity. Office-based, with occasional travel to job sites, and a flexible, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on HR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring from start to finish: write job descriptions, post openings, prescreen, interview and hire, and represent FORJAK at job fairs

Skills

HR experience

Employment law knowledge

Discretion & integrity

Decision-making

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-first attitude

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in HR/Business Admin

PHR or SHRM-CP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Details

HR Generalist FORJAK Industrial | Circleville, Ohio | Full-Time | Not Remote Department | Office Reports To | CEO Classification | Exempt Schedule | Monday–Friday, day shift, with a flexible schedule Travel | Occasional local travel. Our three divisions run around the clock, so you may sometimes need to travel to job sites or adjust your hours. Last Updated | October 27, 2026

Built Differently. Owned Together.

FORJAK Industrial isn't your typical construction and coatings company, and we're not looking for a typical HR Generalist. Founded in 2001 in Circleville, Ohio, FORJAK was built on a simple belief: the people doing the work should share in the success. That's why in 2022, we became an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. When FORJAK wins, you win. Literally. We live by four values we call FIRE: Family

• Integrity
• Resilience
• Excellence FIRE represents the spirit that fuels FORJAK: who we are, how we work and what we stand for every day.

What You’ll Own On a given day, as an HR Generalist, you will:

• Lead hiring from start to finish: write job descriptions, post openings, prescreen, interview and hire, and represent FORJAK at job fairs
• Create a first-day people remember: run onboarding with our training team, set up new members in our systems and make sure nothing falls through the cracks
• Be the accuracy check on weekly payroll, verifying hours and member changes so everyone gets paid right and on time, then hand off to Finance for processing
• Keep our crews certified and safe by tracking respirator fit tests, lift certifications, OSHA, DOT, and driver's licenses, and flagging expirations before they become problems
• Own workers' comp and unemployment claims, OSHA logs, and required postings
• Support members and leaders through 30-day, 90-day, and annual reviews, coaching documentation and workplace concerns, with fairness and follow-through
• Chair our ESOP Communication Committee and lead the events that make ownership real: vesting celebrations, ESOP trips, retention bonuses and the holiday party
• Tell the FORJAK story through recruiting content on social media (mostly Facebook) and job postings on our website
• Adhere to all company safety and work policies.
• Remain flexible, taking on miscellaneous duties as assigned by leadership to support evolving organizational needs.

Do You Have What It Takes?

We're Not Just Filling a Seat. We're Adding Someone To a Team Of Owners. You Must Bring

• 2+ years of hands-on HR experience (required)
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, plus the accuracy to manage data across multiple systems
• The ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Sound judgment to make decisions on your own and know when to bring leadership in
• Strong communication skills and the ability to stay organized under pressure
• A team-first attitude. Ego doesn't build great things, people do.

Even better if you have:

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field
• A PHR or SHRM-CP certification, or plans to earn one
• Experience in construction, industrial or field-based environments
• Experience with safety compliance, OSHA recordkeeping or employee engagement programs

How You'll Know You're Winning

• New hires feel welcomed and ready to work from day one
• No certification expires by surprise, and our crews stay safe and compliant
• Members come to you because they trust you to listen and follow through
• Your work makes the field team's job easier and more efficient
• You're growing in skills, in responsibility, and as a co-owner of this company
• You bring FIRE to everything you do

What's In It for You

We take care of our people. Here's what being a FORJAK team member looks like:

Ownership & Financial

• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): you're not just an employee; you're an owner
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Competitive salary: $50,000 – $68,000 annually
• Weekly pay
• Retention bonus

Health & Wellbeing

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance eligibility
• $10,000 life insurance policy at no cost to you
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Plans Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time & Culture

• Monthly PTO accrual + PTO Buy Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-provided work apparel
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible schedule

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work setting: Office, with regular visits to our shop and occasional job sites
• May involve sitting or standing for extended periods, walking job sites and shop areas, and lifting up to 25 lbs (apparel, event supplies)
• PPE required in applicable environments
• Reasonable accommodations available in accordance with applicable law

Eligibility may vary based on employment status and position.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve as business needs change. FORJAK Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.