Human Resources Generalist

CTS Corporation; New Mexico; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

CTS Corporation seeks an HR Generalist at our Albuquerque location to act as a trusted partner for employees and leaders. You will manage onboarding, payroll coordination, HRIS data entry, records maintenance, and policy interpretation to ensure a compliant, engaging workplace.

Key responsibilities include handling end-to-end onboarding, employee lifecycle events, and confidential records while supporting data-driven workforce insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent HR experience.
• 3–5 years progressive HR experience across multiple disciplines.
• Manufacturing HR experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems; Excel skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end onboarding, including screening, documentation, HRIS entry, and new-hire follow-up.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle events: hires, transfers, promotions, separations.
• Maintain confidential personnel and payroll records in compliance with policies.
• Process HR data transactions and audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support employee relations matters, investigations, and policy interpretation for leaders.

Skills

Employee relations

Onboarding

Payroll processing

Policy interpretation

Confidentiality

Communication

Data analysis

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems (Dayforce / SAP SuccessFactors / Employee Central)

Job description

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a trusted HR partner for the Albuquerque location, supporting employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, HR systems, payroll, compliance, performance management, engagement, and workforce reporting. The role partners with employees and leaders to deliver consistent HR practices, maintain accurate and confidential records, improve processes, and support a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end onboarding, including pre-employment screening, system access, employment documentation, HRIS entry, orientation, and new-hire follow-up.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, transfers, promotions, status changes, and separations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel, medical, and employment records in accordance with company and recordkeeping requirements.
• Process employee data transactions in HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring timely and accurate information and documentation.
• Conduct HR systems and employee data audits; resolve discrepancies with leaders and support data integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate bi-weekly payroll, review time and employee data, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate payroll processing.
• Serve as an HR resource for employees and leaders by interpreting policies, answering questions, resolving routine concerns, and coordinating with specialized HR teams.
• Support employee relations matters, including intake, documentation, fact-finding, investigations, corrective action, and follow-up; **escalate** complex or high-risk matters.
• Partner with leaders on performance management, attendance, coaching, development, training, and consistent application of policies.
• Manage recruitment for assigned openings, including intake, screening, interview coordination, selection support, offers, and pre-employment activities.
• Coordinate temp workforce activities with staffing partners, including onboarding, assignment changes, performance or attendance issues, and conversions.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation and support employee training and development initiatives.
• Provide plant-wide training support by assisting the HR Manager with coordinating, preparing, communicating, and facilitating training for employees and leaders.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports, dashboards, and workforce insights to support business decisions and compliance.
• Plan and execute employee engagement, recognition, community outreach, and site events that strengthen workplace culture.
• Identify and implement improvements to HR processes, tools, communications, and service delivery; support site and enterprise HR initiatives.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to independently manage day-to-day HR responsibilities, exercise sound judgment, and escalade complex or sensitive matters in an autonomous environment.
• Ability to build credible working relationships with employees, leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong employee relations, fact-finding, documentation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to interpret and consistently apply policies, procedures, guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating sensitive information professionally and tactfully.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to use HR data and trends to support recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated discretion and commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience considered.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive Human Resources experience across multiple HR disciplines. Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR practices, with the ability to recognize risk, document appropriately, and escalade concerns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills, and experience with HRIS and payroll systems. Ceridian Dayforce, SAP SuccessFactors, or Employee Central experience preferred.

JOIN US

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program. Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

UNITED STATES EEO STATEMENT

CTS Corporation (the “Company”) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Company will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of the Company to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630-577-8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

UNITED STATES ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.