HR Generalist

Milsco-LL; Columbia Township (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Milsco-LL in Jackson, MI is seeking an HR Generalist to oversee onboarding, training, and development coordination with supervisors.

You will gather HR metrics, report findings, mediate conflicts with UAW, and support safety programs while ensuring OSHA and EEOC compliance across the plant and office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required/considered.
• 2-5 years HR experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding for all employee levels; coordinate training with supervisors.
• Analyze HR metrics and present data via reports or presentations.
• Mediate conflicts and work with UAW within contract and company goals.
• Support safety programs, training, and incident investigations.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits; uphold OSHA and EEOC compliance.
• Create/update LOTO and forklift safety policies with department heads.

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

HRIS proficiency

Decision making

Safety regulations knowledge

Privacy laws

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Milsco Jackson - Jackson, MI 49203

Job Category: Human Resources

Conduct employee onboarding for all levels (temporary contract employees, UAW, Salary, etc), including training and development coordination with supervisors and managers.

Gather and analyze data with HR Metrics; creating and presenting data through regular reporting and/or presentations.

Mediate conflicts, handle grievance processes, and work with local UAW on solutions that fall within the UAW contract, as well as the company goals and procedures.

Support improvement plans to work towards a positive work culture.

Conduct training sessions and employee engagement events throughout each calendar year.

Implement and enforce safety policies and trainings; conduct investigations using processes like 5 why and fishbone analyses; suggest solutions and corrective actions surrounding workplace findings, incidents, and/or injuries.

Ensure OSHA, EEOC, and state health and safety regulations and compliance are upheld.

Conduct risk assessment and audits throughout plant and production, including participating in safety committee working with local UAW, management, and supervisors to improve safety culture.

Work with department heads to create, keep up to date, and uphold LOTO and forklift operation policies and practices—including coordination of training and distribution of appropriate documentation.

Communicate and work with vendors, Occupational Health providers, insurance coordinators, etc as issues/events arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred. Equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• 2-5 years of HR experience within a manufacturing environment required
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Work strongly on a team, both as a team player and leader.
• Proficiency in HRIS software for efficient data management and reporting.
• Strong decision making skills, and the ability to make sound judgements that align with both the UAW contract and Company goals.
• Ability to be objective and fair in order to make unbiased decisions for the good of the Company and the Employees
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Understanding of OSHA guidelines and safety regulations.
• Understanding of privacy laws and regulations regarding employee information and documentation.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15-20 pounds as needed.

this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This position is an office and plant based position. The noise level is usually moderate. However the position does enter the manufacturing/warehouse portion of the facility where the noise level is louder and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may be required.

The above descriptions reflect the principal functions of the HR Generalist position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.