Human Resources Generalist

Stolle Machinery Co., LLC; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stolle Machinery Co., LLC is seeking an HR Generalist in North Canton, OH to support multiple business units. You will lead recruiting for exempt/nonexempt roles, students, and temporary staff, and advise managers on interviewing, promotions, and performance management.

With guidance from the HR Director, you will administer compensation, support policy development, and ensure compliant HR processes across locations. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 years minimum of HR experience (3–5 years preferred).
• Equivalent combination of education and HR experience considered.
• High school diploma/GED with 4–6 years HR experience (as applicable).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong recruiting background required.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll/timekeeping/ATS; ADP systems preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple units across locations and maintain confidentiality.
• Professional certification preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting for exempt and nonexempt roles, students, and temporary staff.
• Advise managers on interviewing, hiring, promotions, performance reviews, and separations.
• Administer compensation programs and promote consistent practices.
• Manage performance management program for effectiveness and equity.
• Support HR plans, policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates.
• Research HR program improvements and complete special projects.
• Provide guidance on workplace concerns and policy interpretation.
• Support employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Maintain confidential employee records and retention compliance.
• Coordinate payroll/benefits data changes and respond to inquiries.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, changes, transfers, promotions, separations.
• Ensure timely completion of forms, approvals, and system updates.
• Partner with managers to deliver a consistent employee experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong recruiting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Admin

PHR/SPHR/SHRM cert preferred

Tools

ADP systems

HRIS

Payroll system

Timekeeping system

Applicant tracking system

Job description

Support HR operations for multiple business units and locations in North Canton, OH, partnering closely with the HR Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting for exempt and nonexempt roles, plus students and temporary employees.
• Advise managers on interviewing, hiring, promotions, performance reviews, corrective action, separations, workplace safety responsibilities, harassment prevention, and other employment practices.
• With guidance from the HR Director, administer compensation programs and help drive consistent compensation practices.
• Administer and monitor the performance management program to support effectiveness, compliance, and internal equity; recommend updates as needed.
• Support HR plans, policies, procedures, employee handbook provisions, and manager resources, including development, implementation, administration, and communication.
• Research and recommend improvements to HR programs; complete special HR projects as assigned.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, performance expectations, attendance, conduct, and corrective action.
• Support fair and consistent issue resolution, including documentation of employee relations matters and participation in workplace investigations.
• Identify recurring employee relations themes and elevate significant or high-risk matters to the HR Director as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential employee records in line with company requirements and applicable record-retention standards.
• Support employment reporting, audits, postings, notices, and documentation; coordinate timely responses to agency, benefits, payroll, and unemployment requests.
• Monitor changes to employment requirements and recommend updates to policies, forms, practices, and manager guidance.
• Coordinate employee data changes and other HR inputs impacting payroll and benefits; review information for accuracy and timely processing.
• Assist employees with enrollment, eligibility, and benefits questions.
• Administer or support leave-of-absence processes; maintain required documentation; partner with payroll, benefit vendors, and the HR Director to resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate pre-employment and employment lifecycle activities, including onboarding, orientation, employment changes, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Ensure required forms, approvals, system updates, communications, and records are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with managers and internal stakeholders to deliver a consistent employee experience throughout employment lifecycle.
• Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 years minimum of progressively responsible Human Resources experience (3 to 5 years preferred).
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant Human Resources experience may be considered.
• High school diploma/GED with 4 to 6 years of Human Resources experience required (as applicable per equivalency).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong recruiting background required.
• Experience using a human resources information system, payroll system, timekeeping system, or applicant tracking system required; ADP systems preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
• Ability to manage multiple business units in multiple locations.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Self-directed and motivated; take initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and recommend implementations.
• Demonstrated discretion with confidential and sensitive information; apply sound judgment; recognize legal, employee relations, and business risks; maintain accurate documentation; elevate concerns appropriately.
• Professional certification preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• ADP systems
• Human resources information system
• Payroll system
• Timekeeping system
• Applicant tracking system

Working Conditions

• Schedule generally consists of 40 hours per week; may include on-call, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Primarily office environment with periodic presence in manufacturing or operational areas.
• May require travel between company locations; may require meetings or employee events outside normal business hours; occasional on-call availability for time-sensitive matters.
• Must be able to follow all applicable safety requirements while in operational areas.
• Regularly requires communication with employees and managers, using a computer/office equipment, reviewing detailed information, and remaining stationary for extended periods.
• Occasionally requires moving throughout office and operational areas and lifting or carrying materials up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

You should be proficient in

• Leadership / People Management
• Human Resources
• Workers’ Compensation
• Recruiting
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• Recruiting and Training Experience

Disclaimer: This position description provides a general overview of responsibilities, duties, qualifications, physical demands, and working conditions. It is not comprehensive, and additional duties may be assigned. Stolle Machinery Co., LLC may modify, interpret, amend, or discontinue any part of this position description at any time, with or without notice.