HR Generalist

Western/Scott Fetzer Company; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Western Enterprises, part of Marmon Holdings, Westlake, OH, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support all HR activities and ensure policy compliance. The role involves recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, and employee record maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with management to support performance reviews, salary administration, employee relations, and HR reporting, while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• 3–5 years HR experience required.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and ADP systems.
• Workday and HireRight experience preferred.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher).
• Strong communication and confidentiality skills.
• Ability to interpret policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of federal and state employment laws and ensure HR policies and reporting remain compliant.
• Recruit, interview, and support the selection of employees for open positions.
• Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation and onboarding activities.
• Maintain employee records including hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Administer benefits programs including health, life, disability, retirement, and leave programs.
• Support performance review and salary administration programs to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Assist management with employee relations matters and help resolve workplace issues.
• Process hourly payroll and maintain accurate personnel data.
• Work closely with workers compensation administrators and support related processes.
• Prepare separation documentation and conduct exit interviews.
• Respond to employee and manager questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Submit required HR and insurance reports to corporate as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Policy interpretation

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

ADP

Workday

HireRight

Job description

Western/Scott Fetzer Company As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—including is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Role: Human Resources Generalist Location: Westlake, OH Company: Western Enterprises

Who We Are

Western, a part of Marmon Plumbing and Refrigeration Group, is a manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, employee development, and a strong culture of teamwork. We value integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our employees. Our Human Resources team plays a critical role in supporting our people and ensuring compliance, consistency, and engagement across the organization.

What You’ll Do

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will support all phases of human resources activity and help ensure that HR policies, programs, and practices are applied consistently and in compliance with applicable regulations.

• Maintain knowledge of federal and state employment laws and ensure HR policies and reporting remain compliant.
• Recruit, interview, and support the selection of employees for open positions.
• Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation and onboarding activities.
• Maintain employee records including hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Administer benefits programs including health, life, disability, retirement, and leave programs.
• Support performance review and salary administration programs to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Assist management with employee relations matters and help resolve workplace issues.
• Process hourly payroll and maintain accurate personnel data.
• Work closely with workers compensation administrators and support related processes.
• Prepare separation documentation and conduct exit interviews.
• Respond to employee and manager questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Submit required HR and insurance reports to corporate as needed.
• Interact with employees at all levels of the organization to support a positive work environment.
• Perform additional HR duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or related field.
• Three to five years of Human Resources experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and ADP systems required.
• Experience with Workday and HireRight preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• SHRM certification preferred.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity to work in a stable, growing manufacturing organization.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue.

As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies.

While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe.

Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.