Human Resources Generalist

CTS Corp.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Corporation in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to partner with site leadership, manage onboarding, payroll, HRIS data, and compliance. You will handle employee relations, staffing, performance management, and reporting to support a high‑performing workplace.

Required: 3–5 years of HR experience, knowledge of employment laws, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems. Fluency in English; Spanish helpful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education/experience considered.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience across multiple disciplines.
• Knowledge of employment laws and ability to escalate concerns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end onboarding, including screening, HRIS entry, and orientation.
• Coordinate hires, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Maintain confidential personnel and payroll records.
• Conduct HR data audits and resolve discrepancies with leaders.
• Coordinate bi-weekly payroll processing and time data reviews.
• Interpret policies and respond to employee questions; escalate when needed.
• Partner on performance management, coaching, and training initiatives.
• Lead recruitment for openings and coordinate with staffing partners.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce insights for decisions.
• Support employee engagement and site events to strengthen culture.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Communication

Data analysis

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

SAP SuccessFactors

Employee Central

Payroll systems

Job description

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.

Job/Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a trusted HR partner for the Albuquerque location, supporting employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, HR systems, payroll, compliance, performance management, engagement, and workforce reporting. The role partners with employees and leaders to deliver consistent HR practices, maintain accurate and confidential records, improve processes, and support a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end onboarding, including pre-employment screening, system access, employment documentation, HRIS entry, orientation, and new-hire follow-up.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, transfers, promotions, status changes, and separations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel, medical, and employment records in accordance with company and recordkeeping requirements.
• Process employee data transactions in HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring timely and accurate information and documentation.
• Conduct HR systems and employee data audits; resolve discrepancies with leaders and support data integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate bi-weekly payroll, review time and employee data, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate payroll processing.
• Serve as an HR resource for employees and leaders by interpreting policies, answering questions, resolving routine concerns, and coordinating with specialized HR teams.
• Support employee relations matters, including intake, documentation, fact-finding, investigations, corrective action, and follow-up; **escalate** complex or high-risk matters.
• Partner with leaders on performance management, attendance, coaching, development, training, and consistent application of policies.
• Manage recruitment for assigned openings, including intake, screening, interview coordination, selection support, offers, and pre-employment activities.
• Coordinate temp workforce activities with staffing partners, including onboarding, assignment changes, performance or attendance issues, and conversions.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation and support employee training and development initiatives.
• Provide plant-wide training support by assisting the HR Manager with coordinating, preparing, communicating, and facilitating training for employees and leaders.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports, dashboards, and workforce insights to support business decisions and compliance.
• Plan and execute employee engagement, recognition, community outreach, and site events that strengthen workplace culture.
• Identify and implement improvements to HR processes, tools, communications, and service delivery; support site and enterprise HR initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience considered.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive Human Resources experience across multiple HR disciplines. Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR practices, with the ability to recognize risk, document appropriately, and **escalate** concerns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills, and experience with HRIS and payroll systems. Ceridian Dayforce, SAP SuccessFactors, or Employee Central experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to independently manage day-to-day HR responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and **escalate** complex or sensitive matters in an autominous environment.
• Ability to build credible working relationships with employees, leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong employee relations, fact-finding, documentation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to interpret and consistently apply policies, procedures, guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating sensitive information professionally and tactfully.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to use HR data and trends to support recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated discretion and commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Nearest Major Market: Albuquerque
Job Segment: HR Generalist, Payroll, HR, Employee Relations, Compliance, Human Resources, Finance, Legal