Human Resources Generalist

Summit Products Corporation; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Products Corporation is seeking a knowledgeable HR Generalist to support employees and leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This role reports to the Business Operations Manager and handles recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, training, records, policy administration, and compliance.

The HR Generalist will partner with operations leadership to balance employee experience with business needs, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of progressive HR experience preferred.
• Experience supporting HR functions in a manufacturing, warehouse, production, or other fast-paced operational environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment practices, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, recruiting, and HR compliance.
• Familiarity with federal and Iowa employment laws, including wage-and-hour practices, FMLA, ADA, EEO, workers’ compensation, and employment-record requirements.
• Experience using HRIS, applicant-tracking, payroll, and timekeeping systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance, support, and policy interpretation.
• Support full-cycle recruiting, including posting jobs, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, conducting reference checks, preparing offers, and communicating with candidates.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, orientation, employment documentation, HRIS entry, and employee file maintenance.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and HRIS data.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including concerns, coaching, investigations, corrective action, conflict resolution, and workplace-policy questions.
• Support performance-management processes, including evaluation timelines, documentation, manager coaching, and follow-up.
• Administer and respond to questions regarding employee benefits, open enrollment, retirement plans, leave programs, workers’ compensation, and other HR-related programs.
• Coordinate leave administration and required documentation for FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, personal leave, and other applicable leave programs.
• Assist with payroll-related employee changes, timekeeping questions, wage updates, deductions, and record accuracy.
• Help develop, update, communicate, and enforce company policies, procedures, employee handbook materials, and workplace notices.
• Support HR compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and recordkeeping requirements.
• Assist with employee training, safety communications, employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and company events.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain data accuracy, and assist with workforce metrics such as turnover, attendance, headcount, and recruiting activity.
• Support exit interviews, separation documentation, final-pay coordination, and offboarding procedures.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality with all employee and business information.
• Perform other HR-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Judgment

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

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

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Summit Products is seeking a knowledgeable, approachable, and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support employees and leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position reports directly to the Business Operations Manager and is responsible for a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits and leave administration, training, records management, policy administration, and employment-law compliance.

The Human Resources Generalist will work closely with operations leadership to support a positive employee experience while balancing business needs, consistency, confidentiality, and compliance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and employees to provide day-to-day HR guidance, support, and policy interpretation.
• Support full-cycle recruiting, including posting jobs, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, conducting reference checks, preparing offers, and communicating with candidates.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, orientation, employment documentation, HRIS entry, and employee file maintenance.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant personnel records, including employee status changes, attendance documentation, performance records, and required employment forms.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including concerns, coaching, investigations, corrective action, conflict resolution, and workplace-policy questions.
• Support performance-management processes, including evaluation timelines, documentation, manager coaching, and follow-up.
• Administer and respond to questions regarding employee benefits, open enrollment, retirement plans, leave programs, workers’ compensation, and other HR-related programs.
• Coordinate leave administration and required documentation for FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, personal leave, and other applicable leave programs.
• Assist with payroll-related employee changes, timekeeping questions, wage updates, deductions, and record accuracy.
• Help develop, update, communicate, and enforce company policies, procedures, employee handbook materials, and workplace notices.
• Support HR compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and recordkeeping requirements.
• Assist with employee training, safety communications, employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and company events.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain data accuracy, and assist with workforce metrics such as turnover, attendance, headcount, and recruiting activity.
• Support exit interviews, separation documentation, final-pay coordination, and offboarding procedures.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality with all employee and business information.
• Perform other HR-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of progressive human resources experience preferred.
• Experience supporting HR functions in a manufacturing, warehouse, production, or other fast-paced operational environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment practices, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, recruiting, and HR compliance.
• Familiarity with federal and Iowa employment laws, including wage-and-hour practices, FMLA, ADA, EEO, workers’ compensation, and employment-record requirements.
• Experience using HRIS, applicant-tracking, payroll, and timekeeping systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are strongly preferred but not required.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish trust with employees and leaders.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Sound judgment and the ability to manage employee concerns objectively and consistently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with operations, safety, payroll, and leadership teams.
• Commitment to creating a respectful, safe, inclusive, and positive workplace.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to occasionally walk through production, warehouse, and outdoor work areas.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, communicate, and use standard office equipment throughout the workday.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move materials up to 20 pounds.

Why Join Summit Products?

At Summit Products, we value the people who make our work possible. The HR Generalist will play an important role in supporting a positive employee experience, strengthening workplace communication, maintaining compliance, and helping our teams succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Summit Products is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds.