HR Specialist

Datwyler Group; Middletown (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Datwyler is seeking an on-site HR Specialist to drive manufacturing floor training, workforce development, and structured upskilling initiatives. You will partner with operations to map career pathways, design onboarding, and enhance employee retention.

Ideal candidates will bring a manufacturing HR Generalist background, strong communication, confidentiality, and proficiency with MSP Office, SAP SuccessFactors, and ADP payroll systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Human Resources, Business Management, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Previous experience as an HR Generalist within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Advanced proficiency in the MS Office Suite products.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or comparable HRIS platforms.
• Experience with ADP payroll/HR systems is a significant plus.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement environments is highly desirable.
• Professional certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with high integrity.
• Proven judgment in assessing, de-escalating, and resolving personnel issues.
• Ability to project a professional image and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills paired with a proactive, self-starting work ethic.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to thrive and prioritize in a high-speed environment.

Responsibilities

• Training & Capability Building: Leads the development, delivery, and tracking of technical skills development and operational training programs tailored for manufacturing staff.
• Talent Development: Partners with operational leadership to map out clear career pathways, identify skills gaps, and implement structured upskilling frameworks.
• Onboarding: Executes an immersive onboarding curriculum that accelerates time-to-productivity and integrates new hires into the company culture.
• Employee Growth Advocacy: Acts as a frontline coach to employees and supervisors, promoting internal mobility and identifying high-potential talent for future leadership.
• Culture & Engagement: Connects training milestones to employee recognition initiatives, driving high morale, job satisfaction, and a culture of continuous learning.
• Employee Relations & Feedback: Serves as a trusted advisor on the floor, using employee feedback loops to identify operational friction and create development-focused solutions.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensures all training records, certifications, and HR processes comply with local, state, and federal regulations while mitigating operational risk.
• Lifecycle Optimization: Manages the employee lifecycle from integration to offboarding, ensuring development opportunities are embedded at every milestone.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Integrity

Time management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Organizational Development

PHR or SHRM-CP certification

Tools

MS Office

SAP SuccessFactors

ADP payroll/HR systems

Job description

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

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Summary/Objective

The HR Specialist drives operational excellence within our manufacturing facility by championing Talent Development and Training Program execution. While supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations, this role focuses heavily on building workforce capabilities, design-to-delivery training initiatives, and structural employee upskilling. The ideal candidate is a proactive development partner who enjoys being "on the floor," transforming real-time operational feedback into actionable training programs that elevate workforce skills, improve retention, and foster continuous professional growth.

Essential Functions

• Training & Capability Building: Leads the development, delivery, and tracking of technical skills development and operational training programs tailored for manufacturing staff.
• Talent Development: Partners with operational leadership to map out clear career pathways, identify skills gaps, and implement structured upskilling frameworks.
• Onboarding: Executes an immersive onboarding curriculum that accelerates time-to-productivity and integrates new hires into the company culture.
• Employee Growth Advocacy: Acts as a frontline coach to employees and supervisors, promoting internal mobility and identifying high-potential talent for future leadership.
• Culture & Engagement: Connects training milestones to employee recognition initiatives, driving high morale, job satisfaction, and a culture of continuous learning.
• Employee Relations & Feedback: Serves as a trusted advisor on the floor, using employee feedback loops to identify operational friction and create development-focused solutions.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensures all training records, certifications, and HR processes comply with local, state, and federal regulations while mitigating operational risk.
• Lifecycle Optimization: Manages the employee lifecycle from integration to offboarding, ensuring development opportunities are embedded at every milestone.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, on-site position.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Human Resources, Business Management, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Previous experience as an HR Generalist within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Advanced proficiency in the MS Office Suite products.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or comparable HRIS platforms.
• Experience with ADP payroll/HR systems is a significant plus.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement environments is highly desirable.
• Professional certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with high integrity.
• Proven judgment in assessing, de-escalating, and resolving personnel issues.
• Ability to project a professional image and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills paired with a proactive, self-starting work ethic.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to thrive and prioritize in a high-speed environment.

Be yourself at Datwyler

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.

www.datwyler.com