Human Resource Generalist

Norwood Medical; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO & paid holidays

Company paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance after 6 months

401(k) savings plan

Voluntary benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Norwood Medical in Dayton, OH is seeking an HR Generalist to support hourly manufacturing operations. You will deliver hands-on HR services to frontline employees and supervisors, oversee onboarding, maintain records, and assist with payroll timing in a regulated medical device environment.

Responsibilities include being the primary HR contact for hourly staff, coordinating with recruiters, maintaining HR documentation, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; 3+ years HR experience, preferably supporting hourly manufacturing workforce.
• Knowledge of employment laws; experience with employee relations, leave administration, workers' compensation, timekeeping, and HR systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, confidentiality, and judgment.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for hourly employees and production group leaders addressing questions related to policies, attendance, performance, and general HR processes.
• Supports onboarding for all hourly manufacturing new hires and coordinates with recruiters.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation per regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Partner with operations leadership to address employee relations issues with HRBP support.
• Assist in leaves of absence, accommodations, and workers' compensation processes.
• Support timekeeping, payroll preparation, attendance tracking, and corrective action documentation.
• Coordinate and participate in employee engagement initiatives, culture-building activities, and recognition programs.
• Coordinate wellness initiatives and events.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with employment law, HR policies, training requirements, and audit needs.
• Support HR metrics tracking and identify trends to improve operational HR support.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Brief DescriptionAt Norwood Medical, the work you do matters. Every precision component we manufacture plays a role in helping surgeons perform procedures that improve and save lives around the world. From robotic-assisted surgery to minimally invasive medical technologies, our products are trusted in operating rooms where quality and precision make a difference.

Brief DescriptionAt Norwood Medical, the work you do matters. Every precision component we manufacture plays a role in helping surgeons perform procedures that improve and save lives around the world. From robotic-assisted surgery to minimally invasive medical technologies, our products are trusted in operating rooms where quality and precision make a difference. The HR Generalist provides day-to-day human resources support for our non-exempt manufacturing operations employees, with a strong focus on hourly workforce needs. This role is responsible for delivering efficient, hands-on HR service to employees and front-line leaders while supporting programs that strengthen employee engagement, culture, and compliance within our regulated medical device environment.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Serve as the primary HR contact for hourly employees and production group leaders addressing questions related to policies, attendance, performance, and general HR processes.
• Serves as the primary liaison between hiring manager and the recruiter for hourly manufacturing roles, ensuring timely communication regarding open positions. Supports onboarding for all hourly manufacturing new hires.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Partner with operations leadership to address employee relations issues promptly and consistently with support from the HR Business Partner.
• Support the administration of leaves of absence, accommodations, and worker's compensation processes.
• Support timekeeping, payroll preparation, attendance tracking, and corrective action documentation as needed.
• Coordinate and participate in employee engagement initiatives, culture-building activities, and recognition programs.
• Coordinate and manage wellness initiatives and events.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with employment law, HR policies, training requirements, and audit needs.
• Support HR metrics tracking (turnover, staffing levels, onboarding effectiveness) and identify trends to improve operational HR support.

Required Skills & Education

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with three or more years of progressive HR experience, preferably supporting an hourly manufacturing workforce.
• Must have working knowledge of employment laws and experience with employee relations, leave administration, accommodations, workers' compensation, timekeeping, and HR systems.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, organization, confidentiality, and judgment.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• May from time-to-time require working hours outside of standard day shift.

What You Will Get

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program providing financial advice, personal and group therapy, etc.
• College tuition assistance available after 6 months of employment.
• Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Norwood.
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Career Development.

All eligible candidates must pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Norwood Medical:

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening

Norwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Norwood is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.