HR Generalist

AQUARIUS; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AQUARIUS is hiring an HR Generalist to oversee HR policies, wage/salary administration, benefits, and employee relations for a 500+ workforce in Kentucky. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 1–3+ years in HR, preferably in manufacturing, with experience in Workday and UKG payroll.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate a fast-paced environment are essential. Join AQUARIUS to support a growing team with strategic HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 1–3+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with Employee Relations.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Workday is required.
• UKG payroll experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret policies and communicate them effectively.
• Proficiency with Windows and company software packages.

Responsibilities

• Independently implement HR policies and programs (interviewing, wage/salary administration, benefits, training).
• Oversee HR for 500+ employees.
• Manage 15+ employee relations cases per month.
• Coach managers and employees on performance, terminations, harassment, discrimination, etc.

Skills

Employee relations

Interviewing

Communication

Policy interpretation

HR programs

Benefits administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

UKG payroll

Job description

Shifts/Openings Available At This Time:

10-Hour Night/D Shift: 4pm-2:30am Wednesday-Saturday

10-Hour Day/B Shift: 7am-5:30pm Wednesday-Saturday

What you will be doing as the HR Generalist:

• Independently carry out policies and programs covering several or all of the following: employment interviewing, wage and salary administration, personnel administration, training, and benefits administration.
• Oversight of 500+ employees.
• Manage 15+ Employee Relations cases a month.
• Responsible for communication and interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Coaches/consults with managers and employees on issues including: performance, terminations, sexual harassment, discrimination, etc.
• Coordinate all employee activities/programs.
• Interprets and complies with all state and federal laws.
• Monitor and approve applicable salary increases; check to see that they are within guidelines.
• Conduct preliminary job analysis and creates job descriptions of non-benchmark positions through a job evaluation process.
• Communicate and interpret all benefit changes and policies.
• Educate employees about their benefits and coordinates open enrollment periods. Research and resolve employee benefit problems and questions.
• Participates in team projects that address strategic initiatives as directed by the HR Manager.
• Recruit, screen, and interview internal and external applicants to fill current or expected job vacancies.
• Review and evaluate applicant’s work history, education, training, and other qualifications.
• Source candidate from both internal and external sources.
• Expedite and coordinates internal transfers. Refer candidates to the hiring manager.
• Notify applicants of consideration or rejection; interviews those selected that meet organization’s qualifications. Inform candidates of job’s duties/responsibilities, compensation and benefits programs, work schedule/conditions, career advancement opportunities, etc.
• Arrange for interviews and travel/lodging of selected applicants and company’s expense, as necessary.
• Speak with/to a variety of external contacts including Employment Agencies to provide information regarding job possibilities and career opportunities.
• Perform reference and background checks.
• Prepare and extend job offers; prepare and/or authorize appropriate paperwork.
• Participate in the design and placement of employment advertising.
• Handle all relocation requirements for selected candidate.

What you will need as the HR Generalist:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 1-3+ years of experience in HR - preferably in manufacturing. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
• Strong experience with Employee Relations
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, preferably manufacturing.
• Must have experience with Workday
• UKG system experience or worked in payroll strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Company’s software packages.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.