Human Resources Generalist

Workforce Unlimited; King (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Unlimited in Winston Salem, NC seeks an HR Generalist to support employees and leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment onsite. The role focuses on employee relations, workplace investigations, and day-to-day HR support.

You will conduct investigations, manage disciplinary processes, assist with timekeeping and payroll, and help ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Generalist or related roles.
• Hands-on investigations and employee relations.
• Experience interviewing employees and documenting findings.
• Knowledge of progressive discipline and performance matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee questions, complaints, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct employee relations and workplace investigations, including fact finding, interviews, documentation, and follow through.
• Support progressive discipline, corrective action, and termination processes.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout employee relations matters and investigations.
• Complete employee movement forms, exit paperwork, and separation documentation.
• Provide backup support for FMLA and ADA administration.
• Assist with timekeeping and payroll processes as needed.
• Facilitate and track annual performance reviews.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports and compliance documentation.
• Support compliance with federal and state employment laws and company policies.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Interviews & documentation

Discretion & confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Shift/Hours/Days:

Monday through Thursday, 10am to 7pm and Friday, 8am to 5pm. Occasional flexibility needed to support other shifts, including 3rd shift.

Location:

Winston Salem, NC Area

Compensation:

$55,000 to $60,000 annually

Client Profile

Our client is a large manufacturing organization in the Winston Salem area. This HR Generalist will work onsite supporting employees and leadership within a fast paced industrial environment.

The primary focus of this position is employee relations and workplace investigations, along with broader day to day HR support.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR contact for employee questions, complaints, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct employee relations and workplace investigations, including fact finding, interviews, documentation, and follow through.
• Support progressive discipline, corrective action, and termination processes.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout employee relations matters and investigations.
• Complete employee movement forms, exit paperwork, and separation documentation.
• Provide backup support for FMLA and ADA administration.
• Assist with timekeeping and payroll processes as needed.
• Facilitate and track annual performance reviews.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports and compliance documentation.
• Support compliance with federal and state employment laws and company policies.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in an HR Generalist, HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, Employee Relations, or similar HR position.
• Hands on experience conducting workplace investigations and addressing employee relations concerns.
• Experience interviewing employees, supervisors, or witnesses and documenting findings.
• Familiarity with progressive discipline, corrective action, and employee performance matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential employee matters.
• Ability to build relationships with employees and managers in a fast paced environment.
• Experience with FMLA, ADA, payroll, timekeeping, HR reporting, or employee documentation is preferred.
• Comfortable working fully onsite in an active manufacturing environment requiring PPE, including steel toe footwear and hearing protection.
• Comfortable with significant walking and regular stair use throughout the facility.
• Comfortable working around dust, machinery, industrial odors, and other conditions common to a manufacturing setting.