HR Generalist

emplify GmbH; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

WITRON is seeking an on-site Human Resources Generalist in Michigan to serve as the HR lead for employees, partnering with operations and leadership to ensure compliance with local employment law and to drive effective HR strategies.

The ideal candidate will have strong local HR expertise, experience in unionized environments, and the ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR operations. Travel domestically may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; HR certification preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of HR experience, ideally in operations or manufacturing.
• Experience in a unionized environment with collective bargaining agreements is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, confidential and proactive.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with operations and business objectives.
• Partner with site and regional leadership on workforce trends and solutions.
• Support organizational change initiatives and workforce planning.
• Develop and implement employee retention and development programs.
• Advise on performance management and improvement plans.
• Guide managers on employee relations, investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and policies.
• Utilize HRIS to track metrics and generate reports for decision-making.
• Lead engagement initiatives and safety policy adherence.

Skills

HR best practices

Employment laws

Unionized environment experience

Communication skills

HRIS proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

SHRM-CP/PHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join WITRON as a Human Resources Generalist!

The Human Resources Generalist serves as the primary HR point of contact for WITRON employees On-site. This role partners closely with operations and leadership teams to ensure compliance with local employment law, support positive labor relations, and drive effective human resources strategies.

The ideal candidate brings strong local HR expertise, experience in unionized environments, and the ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Align HR strategies with operational and business objectives.
• Partner with site and regional leadership to identify workforce trends and recommend solutions.
• Support organizational change initiatives and workforce planning efforts.

Talent Management & Retention

• Develop and implement employee retention strategies for hourly and salaried populations.
• Support leadership with talent assessments, succession planning, and employee development.
• Advise on performance management best practices.

Employee & Labor Relations

• Advise managers and employees on employee relations issues, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and applicable labor laws.
• Partner with union representatives to maintain positive labor relations.
• Support or represent the company in employee investigations, hearings, and grievance processes, as needed.
• Train managers on effective employee and union relations practices.

Performance Management

• Assist with performance reviews, documentation, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans.
• Support managers in setting expectations, coaching, and addressing performance concerns.

HR Policies, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide guidance on policy interpretation and consistent application.
• Support compliance efforts related to wage and hour laws, leaves of absence, accommodations, and employee classifications.

HR Data & Reporting

• Utilize HRIS systems to track metrics and generate reports.
• Analyze HR data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Culture, Engagement & Safety

• Lead employee engagement initiatives that support a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Support employee feedback efforts, including surveys and action plans.
• Enforce company safety policies and report noncompliance concerns to operations leadership.
• Assist with safety incident reporting and workers’ compensation coordination.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of human resources best practices and employment laws.
• Proven experience advising leaders on HR practices and workforce solutions.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and with collective bargaining agreements is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to respond to after-hours issues when necessary.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 2+ years of HR experience , preferably in operations or manufacturing environments.
• HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent).

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically to U.S. sites.
• Occasional international travel may be required.
• Must be able to work on-site daily.

Why WITRON?

• Innovative Environment:Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.
• Continuous Growth:Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive Benefits:WITRON values employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits. We offer company paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We offer a great 401(k) match, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and much more

Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.