Human Resources Generalist

Confidential Careers; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Mason, OH is seeking an HR Generalist who provides day-to-day HR support to employees and leaders. The role builds relationships, applies HR policies consistently, and sustains a positive, compliant workplace with a strong on-site presence.

You will handle employee relations, HRIS administration, onboarding, performance coaching, and compliance tasks, partnering with managers across shifts to support engagement and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 1–3 years HR experience required; 3–5 years in a Generalist or similar role preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or other hourly workforce environment strongly preferred
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, attendance, and performance management preferred
• HRIS experience required; SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Advise employees, supervisors, and managers on policies and workplace concerns. Conduct and document investigations, coach leaders on performance, attendance, and corrective action, and support PIPs and other employee documentation.
• Monitor attendance programs and process employee changes (hires, transfers, promotions, terminations). Keep HR records accurate, run routine data audits, and prepare reports on turnover, attendance, overtime, and retention.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers, coordinate orientation, ensure new hire and eligibility documentation is complete, and help improve new hire retention.
• Support reviews, goal setting, and coaching. Track required training and help identify development needs.
• Support recognition programs, surveys, events, and employee communications. Maintain a visible HR presence across departments and shifts.
• Support compliance with employment laws and company policies, HR audits, recordkeeping, and confidential investigations. Help develop and communicate HR policies.
• Answer benefits questions, resolve HR-related payroll discrepancies, join HR projects, and back up other HR team members.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

3–5 years in Generalist role

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The HR Generalist provides day-to-day HR support to employees and leaders and serves as a primary point of contact for HR questions. The role builds relationships at all levels, helps apply HR policies consistently, and supports a positive, compliant workplace. This role requires a strong on-site presence 5 days a week.

Key responsibilities

• Employee relations: Advise employees, supervisors, and managers on policies and workplace concerns. Conduct and document investigations, coach leaders on performance, attendance, and corrective action, and support PIPs and other employee documentation.
• Administration and HRIS: Monitor attendance programs and process employee changes (hires, transfers, promotions, terminations). Keep HR records accurate, run routine data audits, and prepare reports on turnover, attendance, overtime, and retention.
• Recruiting and onboarding: Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers, coordinate orientation, ensure new hire and eligibility documentation is complete, and help improve new hire retention.
• Performance and training: Support reviews, goal setting, and coaching. Track required training and help identify development needs.
• Engagement and communications: Support recognition programs, surveys, events, and employee communications. Maintain a visible HR presence across departments and shifts.
• Compliance: Support compliance with employment laws and company policies, HR audits, recordkeeping, and confidential investigations. Help develop and communicate HR policies.
• General HR support: Answer benefits questions, resolve HR-related payroll discrepancies, join HR projects, and back up other HR team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 1–3 years of HR experience required; 3–5 years in a Generalist or similar role preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or other hourly workforce environment strongly preferred
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, attendance, and performance management preferred
• HRIS experience required; SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification is a plus