Human Resources Generalist

Legrand; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Legrand is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support for hourly production staff and front-line leaders in a 24/7 manufacturing setting. The role works closely with the HR Manager to ensure compliant HR practices across local operations.

Responsibilities include onboarding, employee relations, attendance, policy administration, and supporting recruiting for non-exempt production roles. Occasional early shifts and cross-shift coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources (or related field) required.
• 3+ years of experience in a Human Resources role.
• Experience recruiting non-exempt and exempt roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to hourly production employees and front-line leaders in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Support onboarding, employee relations, attendance/timekeeping, policy administration and HR processes.
• Partner with HR Manager to ensure compliant HR support for local operations.
• Maintain HRIS data and prepare routine workforce reports.
• Assist recruitment for non-exempt production positions and coordinate interviews.

Skills

Influence and conflict management

Attention to detail

Initiative and problem-solving

Relationship building

Urgency-driven collaboration

Communication skills

HRIS reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources (or related field of study)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Oracle HRIS (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

This Human Resources Generalist position provides day-to-day HR support to hourly production employees and front-line leaders in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role serves as an accessible first point of contact for HR-related questions, supports employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, attendance/timekeeping matters, and HR processes, while partnering closely with the HR Manager to ensure consistent and compliant HR support for local operations.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the HR Manager to support supervisors, managers, and other leaders within the organization to achieve business objectives through the HR function.
• Provides day-to-day HR support to hourly production employees and front-line leaders in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, serving as an accessible first point of contact for HR-related questions, concerns, and routine employee relations matters.
• Addresses HR-related questions as a first contact and resolves issues in a timely manner and/or escalates them to the appropriate internal department as needed.
• Advises managers regarding disciplinary action, company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintains knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures, and state and federal labor laws applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Presents HR related topics in a variety of group settings (e.g., quarterly plant meetings, new hire orientations, benefits enrollment sessions)
• Supports various HR initiatives such as onboarding activities, annual merit process, annual performance review process, open enrollment, and other organizational reviews.
• Responds to, investigates, and resolves employee complaints and employee relations issues, such as equal opportunity and harassment claims, and implements conflict resolution strategies.
• Partners with supervisors to ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Supports recruitment and hiring processes for non-exempt production roles, including interview coordination, candidate communication, pre-employment processes, and partnership with recruitment and hiring managers.
• Maintains accurate employee records and HRIS data; prepares routine reports related to headcount, turnover, attendance, open positions, and other workforce metrics as needed.
• Administers leave of absence programs including but not limited to; FMLA and short-term disability.
• Maintains regular visibility on the production floor and supports employees and supervisors across multiple shifts, including occasional early morning, evening, or off-shift support as business needs require.
• Assists the Human Resources department on other assignments and/or special projects as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to influence, build trust, and manage conflict.
• High attention to detail and able to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally
• Ability to take initiative; strong analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships, attract candidates and make selection decisions.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels, including hourly production employees and front-line supervisors.
• Strong follow-through and ability to manage multiple priorities with changing business needs.
• Sound judgment and ability to recognize when to escape sensitive or complex matters.
• Ability to use MS Outlook, Word and Excel proficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills, facilitation skills and solid knowledge of HR related laws and regulations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with reporting capabilities in an HRIS system (Oracle, preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources (or related field of study)
• 3+ years’ experience in a Human Resources role
• Previous experience with recruiting non-exempt and exempt level roles
• Previous experience in supporting an hourly workforce
• Manufacturing experience preferred

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North And Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits.

• High employer 401K match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
• Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
• Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Active/growing Employee Resource Group network

For more information, visit legrand.us

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Equal Opportunity Employer