HR Generalist — Manufacturing & People Partner

Montana Silversmiths, Inc.; Columbus (MT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Silversmiths, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support our Director of Human Resources and provide day-to-day HR support across the organization.

You'll work with production and office staff in a manufacturing environment, handling recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, records, compliance, payroll-related tasks, and other HR initiatives to maintain a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or an operational environment is preferred.
• General knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, HR records, and employment-law compliance.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for routine employee questions regarding company policies, benefits, payroll processes, leave, attendance, and other HR matters.
• Support full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, reference checks, drug screening and background checks, and offer preparation.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, orientation, required paperwork, system access, policy acknowledgments, and introductory training.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records and HRIS data, including employee changes, job and compensation information, leave records, training records, and required documentation.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, employee communications, eligibility changes, open enrollment, and routine benefit questions.
• Support timekeeping and payroll-related processes by reviewing employee changes, resolving routine discrepancies, and coordinating accurate information with payroll and management.
• Assist managers with consistent application of policies, documentation of performance and attendance matters, coaching conversations, and corrective-action processes.
• Receive and appropriately document employee concerns, conduct or support fact-finding as assigned, maintain confidentiality, and elevate significant employee-relations matters.
• Track and administer employee leave and accommodation processes in coordination with the Director of Human Resources.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable employment laws, required postings, record-retention requirements, reporting obligations, and internal policies.
• Support workers’ compensation, workplace safety, return-to-work, and related documentation.
• Coordinate and track employee training, policy updates, performance-review cycles, engagement activities, and other HR programs.
• Prepare routine HR reports and assist in monitoring headcount, turnover, recruiting activity, attendance, training, and other workforce metrics.
• Participate in HR process improvements and special projects that strengthen employee communication, manager support, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS/ADP

Applicant-tracking systems

Job description

Montana Silversmiths, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support our Director of Human Resources and provide day-to-day HR support across the organization.

You'll work with production and office staff in a manufacturing environment, handling recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, records, compliance, payroll-related tasks, and other HR initiatives to maintain a positive employee experience.