HR Generalist (Onsite- West Chester, OH)

Barnes Aerospace; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA with company contributions

FSAs

401(k) with company matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Volunteer/Well-being Support

Job summary

BARNES AEROSPACE in East Hartford is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support payroll, benefits, and HR operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will administer policies, manage HRIS (UKG), assist in recruitment, and help drive employee relations and compliance efforts. This role requires strong communication and confidentiality, with off-shift support as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Human Resources, preferably in manufacturing.
• 3 years’ experience with HRIS system (UKG preferred).
• Team player with good judgment and relationship-building.
• Willingness to support off-shift employees.
• Self-directed, flexible, able to prioritize.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and commitment.
• Ability to research, analyze and reason logically.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Administer HR policies; liaise between employees and management.
• Manage FAA/DOT compliance protocols for aerospace context.
• Support talent acquisition, recruitment and onboarding.
• Conduct new employee orientations on programs and policies.
• Lead payroll processes with accurate data tracking.
• Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment and ongoing administration.
• Assist HR Manager with wage/salary programs, job descriptions, appraisals.
• Perform HRIS and self-audits (UKG); maintain data integrity.
• Counsel and resolve employee concerns with managers.
• Prepare monthly/annual HR metrics reports.
• Support community and employee relations events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional HR projects.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

UKG HRIS experience

Employee relations

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Cross-functional collaboration

Integrity and confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in HR or related field

PHR desirable

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Barnes Aerospace, East Hartford, has an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic goal-oriented HR Generalist. The right candidate should have excellent communication/interpersonal skills, effective coaching and facilitation skills and strong employee relation skills. You will play an integral role in supporting our business goals and objectives for increased growth and profitability. If you are a high-energy, motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume for further consideration.

Core Responsibilities

• Administer Human Resources policies, procedures, standards, and government regulations. Acts as liaison between employee and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations.
• Manage the aerospace specific FAA and DOT compliance protocols.
• Support talent acquisition processes; actively involved in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Conduct new employee orientations to ensure employees gain an understanding of Company programs, procedures, and policies.
• Lead payroll process by ensuring accurate data tracking for hours, bonuses and deductions.
• Coordinate the annual benefits open enrollment process and handle on-going benefits administration.
• Support HR Manager in the administration and oversight of wage and salary programs to include hourly and/or merit planning, job descriptions, performance reviews and organization charts.
• Conduct HRIS and HR self-audits (UKG), manage daily workflows, and employee profiles to help assure data integrity.
• Work with employees and managers to counsel, investigate and resolve employee concerns as needed.
• Complete monthly and annual HR Metrics reports.
• Lead and support various community relations and employee relations events and initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional and/or HR representatives on team projects.

Qualifications/Education Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years’ experience with HRIS system, UKG preferred.
• Team player with ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness and ability to support off-shift employees.
• Self-directed, flexible and ability to effectively prioritize.
• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality and commitment.
• The ability to research, analyze and reason logically.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education Requirements

• BS or BA in Human Resources or related field is required.
• PHR or SPHR desirable.

Barnes Aerospace offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; life and disability insurance; and paid vacation and holidays. Additional offerings include an employee assistance program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, voluntary accident and critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and work-life support resources. Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements, which may vary based on employment status, position, and location.

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start.