Human Resources Generalist

Spectrum Brands; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,986 - 82,483; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Brands in Blacksburg, VA is seeking an HR Generalist to deliver full-cycle HR support across multiple sites in North America. You will act as the first point of contact for employee questions, manage hourly recruitment, payroll support, and HR data reporting, and partner with site leaders to drive engagement and compliant operations.

The role requires at least two years’ HR experience, familiarity with HRIS systems (Workday/Dayforce preferred), and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of HR experience; manufacturing or high-volume hourly recruitment preferred.
• Experience with HRIS platforms like Workday or Dayforce.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for HR-related questions, concerns, and requests.
• Coordinate hourly recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning across NA sites.
• Maintain HR data accuracy in HRIS and payroll systems; generate reports and insights.
• Support employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, and performance processes.
• Collaborate with site leaders to promote engagement, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

Job description

Division Information

The Pet Care business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. Owners of dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles rely on our brands for exceptional value and trusted results. Our industry-leading brands include Tetra, Instant Ocean, Marineland, 8-in-1, Dingo, FURminator, Nature's Miracle, GloFish, DreamBone and SmartBones.

Job Summary

This role supports the Global Pet Care (GPC) business by delivering high-quality Human Resources services across multiple manufacturing locations in North America. The HR Generalist serves as the first point of contact for employee HR support and is responsible for full-cycle hourly recruitment and workforce planning, HR data and reporting, payroll and attendance administration, employee relations support, engagement and culture initiatives, and overall day-to-day HR operations. This role partners closely with site HR Managers, Operations Leaders, and the broader GPC HR team to help attract, develop, and retain a skilled and engaged workforce.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• (40%) Employee Support & Engagement
  • Model the Spectrum Brands values of trust, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related employee questions, concerns, and requests.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance to employees and supervisors regarding policies, procedures, attendance, payroll, and general HR practices.
  • Provide basic support for benefits questions and direct employees to the appropriate resources.
  • Provide basic employee relations support, including notetaking during investigations, serving as a witness in meetings, gathering preliminary information, and escalating issues appropriately to the HR Manager.
  • Support and coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, employee surveys, and plant-wide events.
  • Maintain strong floor presence to build trust, visibility, and accessibility with employees.
  • Support new hire orientation, onboarding, and offboarding activities to ensure a positive and consistent employee experience.
• (30%) HR Operations, Payroll, and Data Analytics
  • Maintain integrity of employee data within HRIS and payroll system; process job changes, leaves, terminations, and other HRIS actions.
  • Assist employees with payroll, timekeeping, and leave questions; troubleshoot issues in partnership with corporate HR/Payroll.
  • Maintain accurate attendance tracking, corrective action triggers, and rolling 12-month point calculations.
  • Prepare recurring and ad-hoc HR reports (turnover, headcount, absenteeism, recruiting metrics, compensation data, etc.) and provide insights to support decision-making.
  • Maintain personnel files and ensure compliance with documentation, retention, and audit requirements.
  • Support employee relations documentation by maintaining organized, accurate files and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
• (20%) Hourly Recruitment & Workforce Planning
  • Lead and coordinate hourly recruitment efforts across all GPC North America manufacturing sites, partnering closely with HR leads and local Operations teams.
  • Manage full cycle recruiting for hourly production roles: job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, and onboarding.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines through community partnerships, job fairs, local schools/technical programs, and diversity outreach.
  • Partner with operations teams to monitor headcount, track staffing needs, and support workforce planning initiatives.
  • Ensure timely onboarding for new hires, internal transfers, and promotions across sites.
• (10%) Policy, Compliance, and General HR Support
  • Ensure HR policies and procedures are communicated and consistently applied across the site.
  • Partner with the EHS and Training Manager to ensure safety training records are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Support site and corporate HR initiatives, including safety projects, training sessions, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Assist with execution of terminations, offboarding, and required system updates.
  • Assist with basic employee relations processes by preparing documentation, scheduling meetings, and ensuring adherence to HR procedures.
  • Provide general administrative and project support to the HR Manager and GPC HR team as needed.

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred, OR equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience.

Required Skills

• Minimum two years of HR experience required; manufacturing or high-volume hourly recruitment strongly preferred.
• Experience with Workday, Dayforce, or similar HRIS platforms preferred.

Work Environment

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

The salary range for this role is$65,986 - $82,483. An employee's pay within this range will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. This position is eligible for an annual merit increase, incentive compensation, or a comprehensive benefits package. For additional information concerning our benefits visit our Benefits and Career Development page at

https://www.spectrumbrands.com/careers.html