HR Generalist

Comtech Industries; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Comtech Industries in Washington, PA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to own the day-to-day HR function across manufacturing, field operations and corporate teams. You will partner with leaders and employees to deliver practical HR solutions, stay compliant with applicable laws, and maintain organized records.

Responsibilities include recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, HR operations, and employee relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field; 3+ years progressive HR experience, or an Associate's degree with 5+ years progressive HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting for exempt, non-exempt, temporary and field roles.
• Coordinate onboarding, pre-employment screenings and DOT requirements.
• Administer benefits programs and Open Enrollment coordination.
• Manage leave programs (FMLA, STD, LTD) and HR compliance reporting.
• Maintain HRIS data, I-9 compliance and personnel files.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and coaching with managers.
• Support talent reviews, training logistics and retention efforts.
• Document HR processes and drive continuous improvement across HR operations.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Payroll & benefits administration

Employment laws knowledge

Recruiting & staffing

Communication & discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business administration

Associate degree + 5+ years HR experience

Tools

Paycor HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Washington, PA 15301
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Work Arrangement: Onsite, with limited remote flexibility (4 days onsite / 1 remote per week)
Travel: Less than 10%, no overnight travel required
Compensation: $58,000–$62,000 annually. Salary is contingent upon HR experience and education.

Paycor HRIS experience is strongly preferred.

Build Your HR Career Where It Makes an Impact

Comtech Industries is a family of industrial manufacturing and field services companies, operating across multiple states, supporting the oil and gas industry, including 24/7 operations. We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Generalist who enjoys owning the day-to-day HR function and making a difference across the organization.

This role executes and maintains the established day-to-day HR function, partnering with leaders and employees across manufacturing, field operations, and corporate functions. Success in this role requires someone who is highly organized, resourceful, comfortable working independently on established processes, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If you enjoy variety, solving problems, and supporting employees from hire to retire, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Recruiting & Staffing

• Manage recruiting activities for exempt, non-exempt, temporary, and field positions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for staffing agencies.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and Operations.
• Communicate hiring decisions and coordinate onboarding with staffing partners.

Preboarding & Onboarding

• Coordinate pre-employment drug screens, physicals, background checks, and DOT medical requirements.
• Manage preboarding activities for temporary and direct-hire employees.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Ensure all required employment documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Benefits & Retirement Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and terminations.
• Coordinate annual Open Enrollment.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the company's benefits brokers.
• Administer the company's 401(k) plan, including new hire enrollments, employee terminations, hardship withdrawal approvals, and former employee rollover requests.

Leave Administration

• Administer leave programs, including FMLA, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD).
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, including FLSA, ADA, OSHA, and Workers' Compensation regulations.

HR Operations & Compliance

Maintain employee records and HRIS data using Paycor.

• Track DOT medical certification renewals and proactively communicate upcoming expiration reminders.
• Maintain Form I-9 compliance and employment eligibility documentation.
• Assist with HR compliance reporting, including Form 5500 and other required filings.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws across the company's multiple entities and states of operation.
• Review and approve invoices for HR vendors, including benefits, background checks, drug testing, physicals, and other HR-related services.
• Maintain organized personnel files and HR documentation.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Conduct employee relations investigations and resolve workplace issues confidentially.
• Partner with managers on coaching, performance management, and corrective action.
• Oversee the administration of performance appraisals across departments.
• Respond to employee questions and concerns with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Build strong relationships with employees working in both the shop and the field.

Talent & Retention Support

• Coordinate training logistics and support talent review activities as directed by leadership.
• Track turnover trends and share findings with leadership.
• Coordinate employee communication and engagement activities, serving as a strong employee advocate.

Process Improvement

• Document HR processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Continuously update and improve HR documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency across day-to-day HR operations.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with 3+ years of progressive HR experience, or an Associate's degree with 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience independently managing multiple HR functions.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR compliance, including FLSA, ADA, OSHA, and Workers' Compensation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• A self-directed learner who is comfortable researching, reading, and asking questions to independently close skill gaps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Paycor HRIS is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting an oil & gas, manufacturing, industrial services, construction, energy, or other blue-collar workforce, ideally within a 24/7 operation.
• Experience working in a small or lean HR team.
• Experience partnering with staffing agencies.
• Experience administering employee benefits, leave programs, and 401(k) plans.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.

What Makes You Successful

The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and comfortable executing established HR processes independently, while knowing when to bring in leadership for higher-level or unfamiliar situations. You can shift from coordinating a new hire's physical to answering a benefits question, conducting an employee investigation, or working with a staffing agency — all while keeping the details organized.

You communicate effectively with employees at every level of the organization. You recognize that many employees work in the shop or field, so you don't rely solely on email — you pick up the phone, walk out to the shop floor, and build relationships.

Most importantly, you document what you learn, improve processes as you go, and leave things better than you found them.

Why Join Comtech?

This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact, own the day-to-day HR function, and grow your career within a stable, growing organization. You'll work directly with leadership and gain broad, hands-on HR experience across recruiting, benefits, compliance, and employee relations.

Comtech Industries offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and company-paid life insurance.

Comtech Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer — EOE M/F/D/V/SO.