Human Resources Generalist (8626)

Ebs Recruiters LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebs Recruiters LLC is seeking an HR Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle, drive engagement, and improve processes in a manufacturing/distribution setting. This role partners with managers and employees to implement HR programs, ensure compliance, and deliver workforce development initiatives.

The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship-focused, and experienced with employee relations, benefits, HRIS, and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of progressive HR 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.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification preferred.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to employees and managers on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with performance improvement and corrective action processes.
• Support employee engagement, retention, recognition, and development initiatives.
• Administer employee benefits, leave of absence programs, and retirement plans.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, return-to-work processes, and safety-related reporting.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Support compensation programs, salary administration, and annual review processes.
• Serve as a key resource for HRIS administration, reporting, and process improvements.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, handbooks, and compliance documentation.
• Generate HR metrics and reports to support workforce planning and decision-making.
• Partner with leadership to improve HR processes, systems, and employee experience.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policies

Excel/reporting

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ADP HRIS

Job description

HR Generalist Position Overview

We are seeking an HR Generalist to support all aspects of the employee lifecycle while helping drive employee engagement, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role partners closely with managers and employees to support HR programs, policies, compliance initiatives, and workforce development efforts. The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-focused HR professional who enjoys solving problems, supporting employees, and improving processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to employees and managers on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with performance improvement and corrective action processes.
• Support employee engagement, retention, recognition, and development initiatives.
• Administer employee benefits, leave of absence programs, and retirement plans.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, return-to-work processes, and safety-related reporting.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Support compensation programs, salary administration, and annual review processes.
• Serve as a key resource for HRIS administration, reporting, and process improvements.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, handbooks, and compliance documentation.
• Generate HR metrics and reports to support workforce planning and decision-making.
• Partner with leadership to improve HR processes, systems, and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 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.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification preferred.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial industry experience preferred.