The Human Resources Generalist role supports the full employee lifecycle while advancing engagement, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement. This position collaborates with managers and employees to deliver HR programs, policies, compliance initiatives, and workforce development support.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise employees and managers on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
- Conduct workplace investigations and support performance improvement and corrective action processes.
- Assist with employee engagement, retention, recognition, and development initiatives.
- Administer employee benefits, leave of absence programs, and retirement plan administration.
- Manage workers' compensation claims, return-to-work processes, and safety-related reporting.
- Maintain employee records and support compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Support compensation programs, salary administration, and annual review processes.
- Act as a key resource for HRIS administration, reporting, and process improvements.
- Maintain HR policies, procedures, handbooks, and compliance documentation.
- Produce HR metrics and reports to support workforce planning and decision-making.
- Partner with leadership to improve HR processes, systems, and the employee experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- Experience supporting employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and HR compliance.
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Experience administering HRIS systems; ADP experience is a plus.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification.
- Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial industry experience.
Technology and Tools
Location and Work Model
St. Louis, MO (onsite)