Human Resources Generalist

Seaman Corporation; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Seaman Corporation is seeking an HR Generalist to support Bristol, TN manufacturing operations. You will manage recruiting, hiring coordination, and onboarding for hourly associates, partnering with plant leadership to forecast staffing needs and maintain a smooth candidate experience through onboarding.

The role also supports HR records, associate services, and engagement initiatives, ensuring internal equity and consistent processes across shifts.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business, or related field with 3–5 years HR experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to build cross-shift relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of hourly manufacturing associates.
• Develop candidate pipelines via job boards, referrals, community partners, schools, and events.
• Coordinate interviews and communicate next steps to candidates; maintain records.
• Coordinate hiring decisions and offers with HR leadership and supervisors.
• Maintain applicant tracking and provide updates on open positions and pipelines.
• Assist in pre-employment steps and protect confidential candidate information.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Dayforce

HRIS

Job description

WHO WE ARE

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.

Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company's continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.

Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Seaman Corporation is seeking Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team! This position will report to the Sr. Human Resources Manager in Bristol, TN.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist supports the Bristol manufacturing facilities, with primary responsibility for recruiting, hiring coordination, and onboarding of hourly manufacturing associates. Working with plant leadership, this position identifies staffing needs, builds qualified candidate pipelines, and coordinates a timely, consistent candidate experience from application through transition to the production team. Under the direction of the Senior Human Resources Manager, the role also supports associate services, HR records, and engagement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate recruiting and hiring for hourly manufacturing positions, including pre-screening and interviewing applicants, facilitating the hiring of qualified candidates, and collaborating with supervisors to identify the skills and competencies required for each position.
• Partner with plant management team to confirm approved openings, essential job duties, required skills, shift schedules, and staffing priorities.
• Create and maintain accurate job postings that clearly communicate job responsibilities, qualifications, work schedules, and manufacturing work conditions.
• Develop candidate pipelines through job boards, associate referrals, community organizations, workforce development partners, schools, and recruiting events.
• Review applications and conduct initial screening using consistent, job-related criteria; discuss relevant experience, shift availability, and position expectations.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring supervisors and promptly communicate next steps to candidates. Maintain organized applicant records and interview documentation throughout the interview process.
• Coordinate hiring decisions and approved offers with the Senior Human Resources Manager and hiring supervisors; communicate approved pay rates, schedules, and start dates.
• Coordinate required pre-employment steps in accordance with company procedures, protect confidential candidate information, and confirm completion before the scheduled start date.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking records and provide updates on open positions, candidate pipelines, hiring progress, and recruiting challenges.
• Proactive in maintaining internal equity to ensure a union-free work environment. Communication with associates to improve their awareness so better understanding that the company takes every effort to maintain consistency across all levels.
• Conduct scheduled new hire check-ins to answer questions, identify onboarding concerns, and support a successful transition to the manufacturing team.
• Gather feedback from new associates and supervisors to improve onboarding, realistic job previews, and early retention.
• Conduct exit interviews and share recurring themes with HR leadership to support recruiting and retention improvements.
• Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors about benefits, including health and life insurance, 401(k), and PTO, as well as other procedures and programs. Refer complex and/or sensitive matters to the Senior Human Resources Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field with three to five years of related human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through with applicant and associate documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across shifts and departments.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting a manufacturing facility with multiple shifts and recurring hourly hiring needs.
• Experience building relationships with workforce development organizations, technical schools, and community recruiting partners.
• At least two years of HRIS experience; Dayforce experience is a plus.
• HRCI or SHRM certification a plus.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:

What's Right

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone's responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all individuals.

Work Together

• Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.

Create Solutions

• Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 5%