Human Resources Generalist

JMS Technical Solutions; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

JMS Technical Solutions seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support policy interpretation, onboarding, employee relations, training, and engagement at our Lewistown, PA facility. This on-site, full-time direct-hire position focuses on ensuring policy alignment and a strong workplace culture in a fast-paced production environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years HR experience, with knowledge of employment law, HR systems, and payroll/timekeeping tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 1–3 years HR experience required.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR systems.
• Strong communication and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Interpret policy and track ongoing compliance.
• Support employee relations investigations and follow-up actions.
• Deliver training and coach supervisors on performance management.
• Lead candidate interviews, onboarding, and orientation.
• Coordinate morale-building and engagement activities.
• Maintain HRIS data, process Workday transactions, and document compliance.
• Support change management and continuous HR process improvement.

Skills

HR experience

Policy interpretation

Communication

Confidentiality

MS Word/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Workday

Payroll systems

Job description

Our client, a nationally recognized homebuilding and manufacturing organization in Lewiston, PA, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their team!

This is an on-site/full-time/direct hire position

Salary range based on experience: Up to $75K

This role will support core HR functions across employee relations, onboarding, compliance, training, and engagement at their Lewistown, PA facility. This role is ideal for an early-career HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys partnering with leaders and team members to strengthen culture, improve processes, and ensure policy alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist leaders and team members with policy interpretation and ongoing compliance tracking.
• Support employee relations investigations, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Deliver training and coach supervisors on performance management and corrective action processes.
• Lead candidate interviews, selection, onboarding, and orientation activities.
• Coordinate morale-building initiatives, recognition programs, and facility engagement activities such as workshops and surveys.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity, process Workday transactions, and complete compliance-related documentation.
• Support change management efforts and contribute to continuous improvement across HR processes.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred; HR experience (1-3 years) required.
• Working knowledge of employment law, HR systems, and HR payroll/timekeeping tools.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.