Human Resources Generalist

Freudenberg Group; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Northfield, NH is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to partner with leaders and employees on relations, policy interpretation, and compliance. You will lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning to attract top talent.

You will manage employee investigations, leave programs (FMLA and accommodations), and collaborate with payroll/benefits while maintaining accurate HR data and records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive HR experience in Generalist or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Experience handling employee relations, investigations, and policy administration.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, wage and hour regulations, and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted HR partner to leaders and employees on relations and policy interpretation.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and workforce planning to attract top talent.
• Conduct employee investigations and support corrective actions.
• Administer leave programs including FMLA and other accommodations.
• Support payroll, benefits administration, and HR data management.

Skills

Employee relations

Full-cycle recruitment

Onboarding

Investigation handling

Policy interpretation

Compliance knowledge

Leave management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Human Resources GeneralistApplylocations: Northfield, NHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00105524**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!**# Responsibilities:* Serve as a trusted HR partner to leaders and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.* Lead full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning to attract top talent.* Conduct employee investigations and support corrective action processes while ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with company policies and employment laws.* Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA and other employee accommodation processes, while maintaining regulatory compliance.* Support compensation, benefits, payroll, and employee data management activities to ensure an exceptional employee experience.* Maintain HRIS records, reporting, and documentation while identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and operational efficiency.* Partner with site leadership to strengthen employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and succession planning initiatives.# Qualifications:* Minimum of 2 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a Generalist, HR Business Partner, or related HR role.* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field strongly preferred.* Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and policy administration.* Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, leave management, and HR compliance activities.* Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, including FMLA, ADA, wage and hour regulations, and employee documentation requirements.* Union or labor relations experience, including grievance handling, contract interpretation, or partnership with represented workforces, preferred.* Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills with the ambition and potential to grow into future HR leadership opportunities. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership