HR Generalist

Carrier; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a proactive HR Generalist to support a large manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role covers employee relations, labor relations, performance management, talent acquisition, development, and HR operations, partnering with plant leadership and hourly employees to foster a positive work environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of HR experience, with preference for unionized manufacturing exposure, experience in high-volume hourly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years experience in human resources required.
• Preferred: unionized manufacturing facility experience; high-volume hourly recruiting/onboarding; familiarity with Workday; Lean manufacturing exposure; PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Responsibilities

• HR Process Coordination & Administration: support HR processes, maintain records, and coordinate HR activities across the site.
• Hourly Recruitment & Onboarding: assist with onsite hiring events, onboarding, and new-hire orientation.
• Employee Engagement & Experience: help implement employee programs, communication, and events to improve engagement.
• Employee Relations Support: assist in preparing for employee meetings, documenting interviews, and maintaining records.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About the Role

Carrier is seeking a proactive, hands-on HR Generalist to support a large manufacturing facility with more than 1,000 employees in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This position provides broad HR support across employee relations, labor relations, performance management, talent acquisition, employee development, and HR operations. The HR Generalist will work closely with plant leadership, frontline supervisors, union representatives, and hourly employees to promote a positive, productive, and accountable work environment.

Key Responsibilities

HR Process Coordination & Administration

• Serve as a resource for employees who need help navigating HR processes, systems, and services, connecting them with the right tools or support when needed.
• Coordinate day-to-day HR activities and employee transactions while maintaining accurate records, system information, and documentation.
• Partner across the HR team and shared services to resolve employee requests, address data or process issues, and keep HR activities moving efficiently.

Hourly Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support the hourly recruitment cycle, including onsite hiring events, candidate activities, and coordination with Talent Acquisition and plant leadership.
• Coordinate the new-hire experience from pre-employment activities through the employee's first days at the site, helping ensure new employees are prepared for a successful start.
• Lead New Hire Orientation presentations and help new employees understand the workplace, available resources, and where to go for support.

Employee Engagement & Experience

• Help bring employee engagement initiatives to life through plant events, recognition activities, communications, and other employee programs.
• Partner with HR and plant teams to coordinate activities that encourage employee participation and strengthen the overall employee experience.
• Gather employee feedback and support follow-up activities and improvements based on themes and opportunities identified.

Employee Relations Support

• Partner with the HR team to support employee relations activities by helping prepare for employee meetings and capturing clear, accurate interview notes and documentation.
• Organize and maintain employee relations records, case documentation, and employee files with a strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality.
• Provide coordination and administrative support throughout employee relations matters, helping the HR team maintain organized documentation and timely follow-up.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• 1+ years experience in human resources

Preferred Qualifications

• HR experience in a unionized manufacturing facility with 500–1,000+ employees.
• Experience supporting high-volume hourly recruiting and onboarding.
• Familiarity with Workday or comparable HR information systems.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $53,000.00 - $106,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 4 November 2026

Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.