HR Generalist, Sr

Jst-Corporation-; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jst-Corporation- in Pennsylvania seeks a seasoned Senior HR Generalist to act as the primary on-site HR leader for the Harrisburg facility. You will oversee full-spectrum HR functions and collaborate with Corporate HR to ensure compliant, efficient people operations.

A key priority is designing and institutionalizing a company-wide merit and performance review system, supported by hands-on supervisor and employee training across all locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; SHRM certification preferred.
• Experience leading multi-site or manufacturing HR functions.
• Proven design/implementation of merit-based performance systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and institutionalize a company-wide merit and performance review system.
• Develop and deliver training modules across all locations for supervisors and employees.
• Lead leadership enablement programs and compliance modules for supervisory staff.
• Govern policy updates to align with PA and multi-state labor laws.
• Conduct thorough workplace investigations and prepare findings.
• Partner with Corporate HR and legal to defend against EEOC/PHRC actions.
• Administer Paycom HRIS, data integrity, security, and reporting.
• OverseeBenefits, Leaves, OSHA records, and WC claims.
• Support Talent Acquisition and onboarding in coordination with Corporate Recruiting.
• Maintain strict data confidentiality across personnel and medical records.
• Travel up to 20% for multi-site training and audits.

Skills

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

HRIS data integrity

Training & development

Investigation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Tools

Paycom HRIS

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as the primary on-site HR leader for our Pennsylvania facility. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will partner closely with local site leadership while aligning with Corporate HR.As a true generalist, you will oversee full-spectrum human resources functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and HRIS data integrity. A key strategic priority for this role will be designing, establishing, and institutionalizing a company-wide merit and performance review system, supported by robust, hands-on training for supervisors and employees across all facility locations. If you combine deep operational expertise with uncompromising ethical standards, strong emotional intelligence, and a passion for building a transparent, high-accountability culture, we want to hear from you.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Initiatives & Performance ManagementMerit & Performance Systems: Design, implement, and institutionalize a standardized, company-wide merit and performance review system, establishing clear evaluation criteria, goal alignment, and consistent administration.Multi-Site Training & Development: Develop and deliver comprehensive training modules across all company locations, coaching people managers on objective performance reviews, calibration, professional development, and continuous feedback.Leadership Enablement: Deliver compliance modules and leadership programs for supervisory and managerial staff across operations.Employee Relations & CompliancePolicy Governance: Ensure local workforce adherence to company standards; regularly review and recommend policy enhancements to comply with Pennsylvania and multi-state labor regulations. Update and maintain the local employee handbook pending Corporate HR approval.Workplace Investigations: Lead thorough, impartial investigations into harassment, discrimination, and code-of-conduct allegations, providing detailed findings and recommendations to mitigate legal liability.Agency Defense: Partner with Corporate HR and legal counsel to investigate, document, and defend against EEOC, PHRC, and other administrative agency charges or litigation. Manage state unemployment compensation (UC) claims, documentation, appeals, and hearings.Operations, Benefits & SafetyHRIS Administration: Serve as the primary on-site administrator and backup for the Paycom HRIS platform, managing employee data, security permissions, workflow automation, and custom workforce reporting.Benefits & Leaves: Coordinate annual Open Enrollment as the on-site subject matter expert on health, welfare, and supplemental benefit plans. Administer statutory and medical leaves, including full-lifecycle FMLA, military/personal leave, and the ADA interactive accommodation process. Maintain compliance with ERISA, ACA, and 401(k) fiduciary standards.Safety & Workers' Compensation: Oversee Workers' Compensation claims, OSHA recordkeeping, incident investigations, safety committee collaboration, and return-to-work / transitional-duty programs.Talent Acquisition & AdministrationFull-Cycle Hiring: Partner with Corporate Recruiting for local talent acquisition, job fairs, educational/vocational pipelines, and compliant onboarding (Form I-9/E-Verify).Data Integrity: Maintain strict confidentiality and data integrity across personnel files, medical records, and compensation files.Travel: Travel up to 20% to conduct multi-site training, support audits, and attend leadership meetings (occasionally with limited notice).Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required. Professional certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is strongly preferred.Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience as a true Generalist, with demonstrated success in a multi-site or manufacturing environment.Technical Expertise: Proven experience designing/administering merit-based performance appraisal frameworks and delivering structured multi-location training. Hands-on operational capability with the Paycom HRIS platform (or equivalent tier-one HRIS).Legal & Compliance Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of federal, Pennsylvania, and multi-state labor laws, statutory leave frameworks (FMLA/ADA), benefits compliance, unemployment claim management, and EEOC/PHRC position statement preparation.Core Competencies: Ability to work with substantial autonomy while keeping corporate and local leadership aligned. Uncompromising ethical standards, sound business acumen, and exceptional conflict-resolution and interpersonal skills.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentPhysical Demands: Frequently required to sit, walk, stand, use a keyboard and computer equipment, speak, and hear. Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment abilities are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.Work Environment: Professional office setting with moderate noise level. Requires regular punctuality and flexible hours (evenings or weekends) based on operational needs.