Human Resources Generalist

HR Jobs; Town of Camden (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

International Wire is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support Camden, NY operations onsite. You’ll partner with the HR team on hiring, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and compliance. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in HR, 1+ year of HR experience, and strong communication in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include onboarding, staff reporting, HR data, payroll support, and safety collaboration, with local travel between plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management.
• 1+ year of HR experience.
• preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of HR principles and employment laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with an automated HRIS system.

Responsibilities

• Support the talent acquisition process for all nonexempt personnel, students/interns, and temporary employees.
• Oversee site-level onboarding, educating newly hired employees on HR policies, benefits, internal procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Administer stay and exit interviews to gather insights from employees.
• Maintain headcount and staff reporting for all IWG EW employees.
• Use HR software regularly to support payroll and employee benefits.
• Ensure employee files are maintained properly for documents, benefits, and attendance records in compliance with laws.
• Serve as a point of contact for HR-related issues, preparing internal documents as needed.
• Help develop and implement employee recognition and retention programs, including events and engagement surveys.
• Prepare and present HR data and key metrics to support business decisions.
• Assist with and participate in the safety program.
• Communicate daily with the HR Director to help ensure objectives are met and support policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned, while maintaining a positive attitude.

Skills

Communication

HR Principles

Employment Laws

Microsoft Office

HRIS Experience

Time Management

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

International Wire is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to support IWG operations in Camden, NY (onsite). This role partners closely with the HR Team to help ensure smooth people operations across employee relations, hiring, onboarding, benefits, and employment law compliance. If you enjoy varied HR responsibilities and value teamwork, this is an opportunity to make an impact on both people and processes.

Compensation: USD 58,000 - 70,000 per year. Experience level: 1+ year. Education: bachelor’s degree in human resources management.

What you’ll do

• Support the talent acquisition process for all nonexempt personnel, students/interns, and temporary employees, including writing and placing job advertisements.
• Oversee site-level onboarding, educating newly hired employees on HR policies, benefits, internal procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Administer stay and exit interviews to gather insights from employees.
• Maintain headcount and staff reporting for all IWG EW employees.
• Use HR software regularly to support payroll and employee benefits.
• Ensure physical and digital employee files are maintained properly for documents, benefits, and attendance records in compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for HR-related issues, preparing official internal documents as needed.
• Help develop and implement employee recognition and retention programs, including employee events and engagement surveys.
• Prepare and present HR data and key metrics to support business decisions.
• Assist with and participate in the safety program.
• Communicate daily with the HR Director to help ensure objectives are met, and support company policies and procedures as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned, while maintaining a positive and supportive attitude.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management with 1-3 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and relationship management that is client-driven.
• Knowledge of HR principles and employment laws.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with an automated HRIS system.
• Initiative-taking and self-directed approach, along with excellent interpersonal skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.

Working conditions

• Standard office working conditions, with the ability to navigate the manufacturing space.
• Local travel between plants is required.

Physical requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.