HR Generalist - Manufacturing (On-Site, 4x10, Growth)

Top Dog Recruiting

Newton (IA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting is seeking an HR Generalist/HR Admin to support a manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. This on-site, full-time role focuses on onboarding, policy administration, employee relations, performance management, and HR data integrity.

Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required, with a workweek of four 10-hour days and extended on-site hours once weekly. The role offers a hands-on environment under an experienced HR Manager, with opportunities to impact engagement,

Qualifications

1+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with HRIS systems such as UltiPro.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a first point of contact for employee and management inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
Lead onboarding and orientation efforts for new hires.
Support investigations into complaints and employee concerns while promoting a fair and inclusive culture.
Assist in benefits administration, leave tracking (FMLA, LOA, Workers’ Comp), and performance review processes.
Maintain accurate personnel files, HRIS records, and reporting logs for compliance purposes.
Coordinate workforce planning initiatives and employee engagement activities.
Support unemployment claim responses and confidential investigations as needed.
Ensure on-site HR presence until at least 7:00 PM one evening per week.