HR Generalist — Plant Ops & Union Relations

Hollingsworth-&-Vose-Company-; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $80,000

Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead the HR functions at the West Groton facility, partnering with plant management to support a safety‑driven, high‑performance culture.

Responsibilities include staffing, onboarding, policy administration, union contract interpretation, Workday data management, and driving continuous improvement across HR processes and employee relations in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field plus 5+ years in a union environment.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, DEI, and employment laws.
• Experience with AI-enabled HR tech to support recruiting and admin efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant management as HR advisor on business and workforce decisions; serve as liaison to West Groton employees.
• Staffing: sourcing, interviewing, onboarding; manage background checks; new hire orientations.
• Resolve employee issues and guidance on policy, employee relations; investigate issues; recommend actions.
• Review timecards and payroll for plant.
• Assist in policy development and consistent administration across area.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes; share best practices across locations.
• Workday transactions: data entry for hires/terminations; maintain employee data.
• Support union contract interpretation and administration; participate in grievance process; CBA negotiations.

Skills

HR policies & compliance

Employee relations

Talent acquisition onboarding

Workday HRIS

Union environment experience

AI-enabled HR tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR) a plus

Tools

Workday

Applicant Tracking Systems

Generative AI tools

Job description

Hollingsworth & Vose is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead the HR functions at the West Groton facility, partnering with plant management to support a safety‑driven, high‑performance culture.

Responsibilities include staffing, onboarding, policy administration, union contract interpretation, Workday data management, and driving continuous improvement across HR processes and employee relations in a manufacturing setting.