HR Generalist ( 2nd shift )

WWL Vehicle Services Americas, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen seeks an HR Generalist for Lafayette, IN on second shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM). You’ll partner with supervisors and hourly staff across operations, handling employee relations, investigations, coaching, and corrective action to maintain a productive, compliant workplace.

You’ll guide HR policies, attendance, leave, workers’ compensation, onboarding, recruiting, staffing, and benefits, while maintaining accurate records and using HR systems to deliver timely reporting and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years HR experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with employee relations investigations and conflict resolution.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with HR technology and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with supervisors, managers, and employees across second-shift operations.
• Manage employee relations matters including investigations and coaching.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, attendance, leave, and workers’ compensation.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and workforce effectiveness initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding, recruiting, staffing, and benefits administration.
• Maintain accurate employee records and utilize HR systems and reporting tools.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture.

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Kronos

Job description

Human Resources Generalist Lafayette, IN | Second Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

What You’ll Do

• Partner with supervisors, managers, and employees across second‑shift operations.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, coaching, and corrective action.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, employment practices, attendance, leave, and workers’ compensation.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and workforce effectiveness initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding, recruiting, staffing, and benefits administration.
• Maintain accurate employee records and utilize HR systems and reporting tools.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with employee relations, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with HR technology and business systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday, Kronos, or other HRIS platforms.
• HR experience within operations, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or automotive environments.
• Knowledge of leave administration, workers’ compensation, and attendance management.
• Experience supporting frontline leaders and hourly employees.

Who We Are

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, you’ll join a global leader in shipping and logistics with more than 9,000 colleagues across 28 countries. Together, we help move vehicles, equipment, and goods around the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics. Our success is built on our people. Rooted in a strong safety culture and guided by our values – We Care, We Challenge, We Commit – we create an environment where people can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. As a global company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we offer international opportunities within a collaborative and values‑driven culture.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities and an Inclusive Workplace

We believe in the power of bringing people together and value the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives every individual brings.

These differences strengthen our ability to support our customers, drive innovation, and succeed as a global organisation.

By fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, we create better outcomes for our people, our customers, and our business.

By joining WalWil, you are not just taking on a role. You are joining a global team of over 9,000 people across 28 countries, where you can play a part in shaping shipping and logistics to be cleaner, smarter, and better for future generations. We believe careers grow through purpose, learning, and collaboration. Here, you will have opportunities to develop your skills, work with experienced colleagues, and contribute to meaningful work that supports customers and communities around the world. If you are motivated to learn, make an impact, and be part of a global team, WalWil could be the place for you. For more than 150 years, Wallenius Wilhelmsen has connected people, businesses, and markets across the world. What began as a mission to move goods and enable trade has evolved into a global shipping and logistics company focused on innovation, operational excellence, and a more sustainable future. But our story is defined as much by our people as by our business. Guided by our values—We Care, We Challenge, and We Commit—we foster a culture where people are empowered to grow, speak up and make a meaningful impact. Behind every achievement is the dedication, expertise, and collaboration of our teams. Across 28 countries, colleagues come together with diverse perspectives and a shared purpose: creating value for our customers, communities, and one another.