HR Generalist – Manufacturing (On-Site, 4x10s) | Growth-Focused

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking an HR Generalist/HR Admin to support a dynamic manufacturing environment east of Des Moines. The role covers employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and HR department support.

The facility employs many native Spanish-speaking workers; bilingual ability is a plus but not required. This is a full-time, on-site position with a Monday-Thursday, 4x10 schedule and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially 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, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• 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 assist with confidential investigations as needed.
• Ensure on-site HR presence until at least 7:00 PM one evening per week.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service mindset

Discretion

Bilingual Spanish/English

Tools

HRIS UltiPro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking an HR Generalist/HR Admin to support a dynamic manufacturing environment east of Des Moines. The role covers employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and HR department support.

The facility employs many native Spanish-speaking workers; bilingual ability is a plus but not required. This is a full-time, on-site position with a Monday-Thursday, 4x10 schedule and extended hours as needed.