Human Resources Generalist

The Clorox Company; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan

Flexible time off

Fertility benefits

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Plant HR Generalist to lead HR operations at a manufacturing site, handling payroll, leave, benefits, and HR data with precision.

You will coordinate with plant leadership and corporate HR to deliver talent, performance, and engagement programs, while maintaining compliant records and effective communication with employees across shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience in operations.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits, and leave administration.
• Ability to maintain confidential employee records and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the HR Operations Lead at the manufacturing site, managing day-to-day HR administration and employee records.
• Process lifecycle transactions: hires, transfers, promotions, leaves, separations, and updates; maintain HRIS and compliance docs.
• Support employee experience and engagement with leaders and HR teams, driving programs for compensation, benefits, performance, and development.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll

Benefits administration

Leave management

HRIS

Employee relations

Communication

Tools

UKG/UltiPro

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

The Plant HR Generalist will be a key player in driving the human resources operations at our manufacturing facility. The Plant Human Resource Generalist will manage the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including payroll and benefits administration, leave management, and enforcing company policies and practices. This role will also provide vital administrative support across various HR functions, including record‑keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS data entry. We are looking for a proactive, results‑driven HR professional who understands plant operations and has experience with employee engagement strategies.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the HR Operations Lead: Manage day‑to‑day HR administration for the manufacturing site, ensuring accurate employee records and data management. Process employee lifecycle transactions including hires, transfers, promotions, leaves, separations, and organizational updates. Maintain HRIS records, personnel files, and compliance documentation.
• Support Employee Experience & Engagement: Partner with plant leadership and corporate HR teams to execute talent, compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee development programs. Lead and support employee engagement initiatives that strengthen morale, culture, retention, and team effectiveness. Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, payroll, leave programs, and workplace resources.
• Manage Payroll, Benefits & Leave Programs: Process payroll using UKG/UltiPro, including audits, reporting, attendance tracking, and payroll reconciliations. Administer leave of absence programs, coordinating documentation, tracking, return‑to‑work activities, and compliance requirements. Coordinate benefits administration activities and support annual enrollment programs and employee education sessions.
• Ensure Compliance & Administrative Excellence: Conduct or support audits related to payroll, I‑9 documentation, employee records, and other compliance requirements. Manage workers’ compensation claims, including reporting, documentation, tracking, and coordination with claim representatives.
• Support Plant Operations: Maintain HR communication boards and wellness information. Coordinate site administrative activities including conference room scheduling, mail distribution, office supply management, document processing, and purchasing reconciliation. Contribute to special projects and other HR initiatives as needed.
• Coordinate onboarding programs, new hire orientations, informational meetings, and employee communications.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting HR operations, employee relations, payroll, benefits, leave administration, or HR compliance activities.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee records and handling sensitive information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a manufacturing, distribution, plant, or other operations environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems such as UKG/UltiPro.
• Experience administering leave programs and workers’ compensation processes.
• Knowledge of employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated success driving employee engagement and culture‑building initiatives.

Success in This Role

• Employee‑focused and service‑oriented.
• Highly organized and detail‑driven.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• A collaborative partner who builds trust across all levels of the organization.
• Proactive, resourceful, and committed to creating a positive employee experience.

Workplace type: Five days a week onsite

Our values‑based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.

Additional Information

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes:

• robust health plans
• a market‑leading 401(k) program with a company match
• flexible time off benefits (including half‑day summer Fridays depending on location)
• inclusive fertility/adoption benefits

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job‑related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience, and location.

• Zone A: $74,200 - $135,800
• Zone B: $68,000 - $124,500
• Zone C: $61,800 - $113,100

All ranges are subject to change in the future. This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer.

Clorox is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans during the hiring and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause‑marketing.

Who we are

We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world. This is the place where doing the right thing matters. Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts.