Human Resources Generalist

Silver-Line Plastics; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver-Line Plastics in Lawton, OK is seeking a proactive HR Generalist who partners with leaders to support a broad range of HR initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This on-site role (8am–4pm, five days a week) focuses on employee engagement, onboarding, performance management, and labour relations to drive a high‑performing workplace.

You will collaborate with employees, payroll, and corporate HR, manage training records, conduct exit interviews, and analyze trends with HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience with a generalist focus.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to promote effective HR practices and an outstanding work environment.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and deliver engaging employee orientation programs.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, attendance, conflict resolution, and performance management matters.
• Serve as a resource for labour relations and support a harmonious workplace culture.
• Implement innovative HR programs that drive engagement, development, and retention.
• Support workforce planning, career development, and employee coaching initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between employees, payroll, Corporate HR, and HR Centers of Excellence.
• Coordinate disability claims management and return-to-work programs.
• Facilitate HR-related training and maintain training records.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR leadership.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, standards, and work instructions.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Analytical skills

Independent & collaborative

Communication & diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field

Job description

HR Generalist

Location: Lawton, OK

Silver-Line Plastics is an American owned and operated manufacturer of the industry’s highest quality plastic pipe, with a comprehensive product offering, featuring PVC, CPVC, PE and PEX, with state‑of‑the‑art production facilities. Silver‑Line is known as an industry leader, focusing on innovation, prompt delivery, and personalized service. As a part of Ipex and a member of the Aliaxis family, we combine global strength with local expertise to tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Guided by our values – We Dare, We Care, We Deliver – we challenge the status quo to make a meaningful impact. If you’re an innovative collaborator ready to make a difference, come join us in shaping a better tomorrow!

We are seeking a proactive HR Generalist who is passionate about people, employee engagement, and building high‑performing workplaces. In this role, you will partner with leaders and employees to support a broad range of human resources initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Operations run 24/7; this is a 5 day/week on‑site position that is typically 8am-4pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with management to promote effective HR practices and an outstanding work environment.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and deliver engaging employee orientation programs.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, attendance, conflict resolution, and performance management matters.
• Serve as a resource for labour relations and support a harmonious workplace culture.
• Implement innovative HR programs that drive engagement, development, and retention.
• Support workforce planning, career development, and employee coaching initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between employees, payroll, Corporate HR, and HR Centers of Excellence.
• Coordinate disability claims management and return‑to‑work programs.
• Facilitate HR‑related training and maintain training records.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR leadership.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, standards, and work instructions.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Experience

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience with a generalist focus.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Core Competencies

• Coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and diplomacy skills.

You will collaborate regularly with employees, peers, supervisors, and business leaders across the organization.

This role is primarily based within a manufacturing setting and may involve occasional exposure to production environments, noise, machinery, chemicals, and personal protective equipment requirements. Some lifting (up to 10 lbs.) may be required.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]