HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Compliance

Summit Handling Systems Inc; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Company benefits

Job summary

Summit Handling Systems Inc. is seeking an Human Resources Generalist focused on Employee Relations & Compliance to support the Corporate HR Manager across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York locations.

The role handles employee relations, leave management, policy implementation, training, and HR risk mitigation. You will work with managers to resolve performance and workplace issues, conduct investigations, maintain confidential records, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent HR experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of HR generalist, HR coordinator, or related HR experience preferred.
• Experience supporting employees and managers in a multi-location, industrial, distribution, field-service, or similar environment is preferred.
• Experience with onboarding, benefits administration, leave coordination, employee records, HRIS systems (ADP Workforce), compliance support, recruiting support, and employee relations documentation.
• Union experience preferred.
• Certifications: SHRM-CP or PHR preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance and support to employees and managers on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, performance management, conflict resolution, and employment practices.
• Partner with managers to address employee performance concerns, attendance issues, conduct matters, and workplace challenges in a consistent, legally compliant, and employee-focused manner.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations, including gathering information, documenting findings, maintaining confidentiality, and preparing investigation summaries and recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to corrective actions, performance improvement plans, coaching discussions, policy violations, and other employee relations matters.
• Assist in the development, implementation, communication, and administration of HR policies, procedures, and best practices across all company locations.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including requirements applicable to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
• Coordinate HR compliance activities, including I-9 administration, personnel file audits, labor law postings, policy acknowledgments, training records, and employment documentation.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, policy updates, and corrective action initiatives designed to reduce organizational risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Escalate sensitive, complex, or high-risk employee relations and compliance matters to the Corporate HR Manager as appropriate.

Skills

Employee relations

Compliance knowledge

HR policies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce

Job description

Summit Handling Systems Inc. is seeking an Human Resources Generalist focused on Employee Relations & Compliance to support the Corporate HR Manager across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York locations.

The role handles employee relations, leave management, policy implementation, training, and HR risk mitigation. You will work with managers to resolve performance and workplace issues, conduct investigations, maintain confidential records, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local