Human Resources Generalist

Brookwood Recruitment Ltd; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookwood Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join a well-established manufacturing organisation. This varied, hands-on role supports management and employees across a broad range of HR activities while driving continuous improvement.

You will handle day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, payroll with ADP, benefits administration and HR documentation, while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience across a broad range of HR disciplines.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Payroll experience ideally with ADP.
• Good knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Strong communication, organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, benefits, payroll and HR administration.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Support employee relations matters, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes and performance management.
• Manage recruitment and selection activities, working with external recruitment agencies and educational partners.
• Oversee employee onboarding, inductions, training records and ongoing development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records, HRIS data, personnel files and employment documentation.
• Coordinate benefits administration, attendance management and employee leave records.
• Support health and safety initiatives, incident reporting and claims management.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and systems.
• Assist with employee engagement, exit interviews and wider business improvement projects.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Payroll management

HR administration

Policies & compliance

Communication

Education

HR qualification

Professional accreditation

Tools

ADP Payroll

Job description

I am currently working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join a well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector.

This is a varied, hands-on HR role offering the opportunity to work closely with management and employees, supporting a broad range of HR activities while contributing to continuous improvement across the business.

• Support the delivery of day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, benefits, payroll and HR administration.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Support employee relations matters, workplace investigations, disciplinary processes and performance management.
• Manage recruitment and selection activities, working with external recruitment agencies and educational partners.
• Oversee employee onboarding, inductions, training records and ongoing development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records, HRIS data, personnel files and employment documentation.
• Coordinate benefits administration, compensation reviews, attendance management and employee leave records.
• Support health and safety initiatives, incident reporting and claims management.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and systems.
• Assist with employee engagement, exit interviews and wider business improvement projects.
• Previous experience in a broad HR Generalist role, within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Approximately 3–5 years’ experience across a range of HR disciplines.
• A relevant HR qualification is desirable, alongside professional accreditation where applicable.
• Payroll experience ideally experience with ADP
• Good knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Strong communication, organisation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident managing sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion.
• The ability to build effective relationships with employees, managers and stakeholders at all levels.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to take ownership of a diverse HR remit, work closely with operational leadership and make a meaningful contribution to employee experience and organisational performance.