HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Onboarding

Imperial Headwear; Bourbon (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

PTO (vacation, personal days, holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Employee product discounts

Free hats

Job summary

Imperial Headwear is seeking a HR Generalist - Employee Relations to support our HR team across employee relations, recruiting coordination, onboarding, training logistics, and day-to-day HR administration. This full-time onsite role in Bourbon, MO, focuses on producing a positive employee experience and supporting production hiring efforts.

You will manage employee relations, onboarding, and HR documentation, while partnering with leaders to screen and interview production candidates and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing or related environment.
• 2+ years in employee relations and high accountability environments.
• Ability to travel to other plant locations as needed.
• Prior factory supervision is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HR law, compliance, and related practices.
• Experience with UKG, HRIS platforms, or similar systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations activities by addressing employee questions, policy communication, documentation, and HR follow-up.
• Set up and manage accountability and disciplinary processes; educate supervisors on requirements and ensure consistency across sites.
• Organize employee meetings and events such as town halls and celebrations; assist with event setup and coordination.

Skills

People management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

UKG

HRIS platforms

Job description

Imperial Headwear is seeking a HR Generalist - Employee Relations to support our HR team across employee relations, recruiting coordination, onboarding, training logistics, and day-to-day HR administration. This full-time onsite role in Bourbon, MO, focuses on producing a positive employee experience and supporting production hiring efforts.

You will manage employee relations, onboarding, and HR documentation, while partnering with leaders to screen and interview production candidates and