HR Generalist: People-First Partner in Winston-Salem

Leggett & Platt; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted partner to employees and leaders on the plant floor and across locations. The role covers full HR support, recruiting, onboarding, and guidance on employee relations and policy interpretation.

You will manage FMLA, leaves, benefits administration, and engage in safety and continuous improvement initiatives while upholding confidentiality and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employment laws, employee relations, benefits administration, FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation.
• Experience with performance management and employee investigations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to influence across all levels and build relationships.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers at the Winston-Salem facility and branch locations.
• Build relationships with plant leadership and employees to foster a positive, productive work environment.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation and coordinate onboarding for employees and temporary workers.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, attendance concerns, and policy interpretation.
• Support the administration of FMLA, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, employee benefits, and employee engagement programs.
• Assist managers with coaching, conflict resolution, workplace investigations, and documentation of employee matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data.
• Support HR reporting, workforce planning, and broader organizational initiatives.
• Participate in safety programs, training efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen retention, employee development, and workplace culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Leggett & Platt in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted partner to employees and leaders on the plant floor and across locations. The role covers full HR support, recruiting, onboarding, and guidance on employee relations and policy interpretation.

You will manage FMLA, leaves, benefits administration, and engage in safety and continuous improvement initiatives while upholding confidentiality and compliance standards.