Human Resources Generalist

Lightera; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightera in Norcross, GA is seeking an HR Generalist to support our manufacturing operations. This role reports to the Sr.

HR Manager for the Norcross Plant and partners with plant leadership to provide HR support across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, benefits administration, compliance, and workforce planning. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, hold a Bachelor's degree and a PHR, and have 5+ years as the HR leader at a large

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management or business administration or relevant field
• PHR certification required or preferred
• Experience as HR leadership in a manufacturing setting is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, employee relations, and onboarding at the Norcross Plant
• Manage performance management, training, and benefits administration
• Ensure compliance and workforce planning aligned with plant leadership
• Handle HR data and reporting in ADP systems
• Investigate employee relations issues and facilitate resolutions
• Lead HR projects and contribute to policy development

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Training and development

Benefits administration

Labor law knowledge

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

PHR

Tools

ADP

ADP Vantage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resources Generalist to support our manufacturing operations and workforce. This role will report to the Sr. HR Manager for Norcross Plant. We are seeking a knowledgeable candidate to work with plant leadership and employees by providing HR support across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, benefits administration, compliance, and workforce planning. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and be committed to fostering a positive, safe, and productive workplace.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management or business administration or relevant field
• Must possess a PHR

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Five plus years of recent experience as the top human resources management professional at a manufacturing facility of 200 or more employees.
• A demonstrable track record of proactive employee relations.
• Technical competence in all traditional HR functions, including compensation and benefits; employment and staffing; management and organizational development; employee relations and labor law.
• Successful experience dealing with people from non- U.S. culture.
• A high degree of comfort dealing with all levels of the organization, from the manufacturing
• floor to the executive offices.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

• Ability to be an active member of the team with the ability to develop the Human
• Resources group to look ahead and shape the future.
• A positive leader that earns respect and instills confidence.
• A dedicated, self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• A team player with strong "people’s skills" and a penchant for achieving results.
• Strong communication skills with individuals and in group presentations.
• A high level of integrity and moral standards.
• Excellent judgment and sensitivity for dealing with internal and external issues.
• Ability to work on the flex morning shift, with some possibility of working evening hours if needed (Training purposes ex. 10-6pm or 11-7pm)
• Experience diffusing employee issues and leading investigations.
• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
• Assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies.
• Recruiting status reports for management.
• Responsible for data management in ADP systems for hourly employees.
• Assist with system data entry necessary for processing employee time records, new hires, pay changes, promotions, transfers, FMLA, LOAs, and terminations.
• Responsible for reports including headcount, overtime, safety, and LOA management.
• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes.
• Track performance appraisals and reconciling associated records.
• Gather and analyze data with HR metrics for daily and monthly review.
• Assist employee relations and investigations.
• Manage employee orientation and onboarding.
• Conduct HR projects as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively with personnel at multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment while effectively and accurately managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ability to develop and make presentations on behalf of the organization.
• Ability to demonstrate effective active listening, critical thinking, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
• Working knowledge of best practices in recruiting; of applicable State and Federal laws.
• Proven solving abilities and results driven.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated applied skills in data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in the face of changing and multiple priorities.
• Must be personable and approachable.
• Excellent organizational and listening skills.
• Ability to effectively manage confidential, complex issues to successful resolution.
• Experience with an HRIS database (ADP & Vantage Preferred).
• Knowledge of office administration procedures.
• Experience working with Benefits portals, safety portals, maintenance portals and requisition portals.