HR Generalist

Worldwide Foam; La Porte (IN); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401k with company match

Vacation time

Company-paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Worldwide Foam in LaPorte, IN is hiring a full-time HR Generalist to drive the employee experience from recruitment through onboarding and beyond. You’ll partner with leadership on compliance and engagement, shaping a positive workplace culture with opportunities for advancement.

The role includes travel up to 23% and an office-based schedule with remote flexibility after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist role with a focus on recruitment and onboarding.
• Strong understanding of HR compliance and state and federal employment regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Commitment to ethical decision-making and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for hiring and onboarding activities, ensuring a smooth experience for applicants and new employees.
• Manage full recruitment process: posting positions, screening, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring decisions.
• Oversee onboarding activities and HRIS data integrity.
• Educate employees about benefits and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Partner with HR Manager and Director of Administration on compliance initiatives and engagement programs; assist with training coordination, performance management, reporting, and timecard processing.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support a positive work environment; manage office supply ordering for the site.

Skills

Recruitment & onboarding experience

HR compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal & organizational skills

MS Office & HRIS proficiency

Multitasking in dynamic environments

Confidentiality & discretion

Ethical decision-making

Manufacturing HR experience

Education

Associate degree in HR management / related field

SHRM certification

Tools

iSolved

Job description

Join World Wide Foam as a full-time HR Generalist in LaPorte, IN, and play a key role in shaping the employee experience from recruitment through onboarding and beyond. This is an opportunity to become a trusted resource for employees, partner with leadership on compliance and engagement initiatives, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?

As a HR Generalist, you'll enjoy competitive hourly pay of $27 - $33.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Vacation time
• Company-paid holidays
• Bonus opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement

WHO ARE WE?

At Worldwide Foam, we take pride in being North America's fastest-growing and most diverse closed-cell foam supplier. Since 2008, we've built our reputation on innovation and rapid one-day lead times, ensuring our customers receive the products they need promptly. With seven strategic locations and a wide range of closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene, and elastomeric foam products, we continue to enhance our services. Our dedicated team drives our success, and we're committed to supporting their growth with excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

WHAT ARE THE HOURS?

This is a full-time HR Generalist position working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role is primarily based in the office, with remote flexibility available after 90 days. Travel of up to 23% is required, including weekly travel between Indiana locations and quarterly travel to out-of-state sites.

WHAT DOES YOUR DAY ENTAIL?

As an HR Generalist, you will serve as the primary point of contact for all hiring and onboarding activities, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for applicants and new employees. You will manage the full recruitment process, including posting positions, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring decisions. You will oversee onboarding activities and ensure employees are successfully integrated into the HRIS system. Throughout the day, you will respond to employee questions and concerns, educate team members about available benefits, and help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. You will partner closely with the human resources Manager and Director of Administration on compliance initiatives and employee engagement programs while assisting with training coordination, performance management activities, reporting, and timecard processing. You will maintain accurate employee records, help foster a positive and productive work environment, and manage office supply ordering for the corporate site.

HR GENERALIST REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist role with a focus on recruitment and onboarding
• Strong understanding of HR compliance and state and federal employment regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical-thinking abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information
• Commitment to ethical decision-making and HR best practices

Preferred:

• SHRM certification
• Experience with iSolved
• Manufacturing or industrial HR experience

Applicants are advised that a comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as a condition of employment. Submission of an application implies consent to these screenings, and employment is contingent upon successful completion of the checks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.