Human Resources Generalist (Manufacturing)

MDS Staffing; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Annual bonus potential

Business casual; jeans allowed

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks an Human Resources Generalist for our manufacturing operations in Dayton, OH. The role partners with operations to handle day-to-day HR inquiries, onboarding, and employee relations while maintaining compliance and payroll support.

The position offers a dynamic, diverse work environment, with a focus on work-life balance, onsite hours, and opportunities for annual bonus potential. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing HR experience.
• Experience in benefits administration, recruitment, FMLA, compliance.
• Strong employee relations background.
• Working knowledge of FMLA and Workers' Compensation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide Employee & Operational HR support for hourly staff and production leaders.
• Partner with hiring managers to recruit and onboard hourly manufacturing roles.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to resolve issues and support payroll and records.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, policies, training, audits, leaves of absence, and safety programs.
• Lead engagement, wellness, and recognition programs and track HR metrics.

Skills

Employee relations

FMLA knowledge

Workers' Compensation

Microsoft Office

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS experience

HR Certifications

Job description

Human Resources Generalist - Manufacturing

Dayton, OH

Join a dynamic, evolving HR team with a stable, established company where you can make an immediate impact with minimal weekend work and work-life balance!

Key Benefits and Culture

• Exceptional Benefits & Bonus Potential: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plus annual bonus potential within a secure, highly diverse business mix.
• Modern, Collaborative Culture: Work alongside an energetic, forward-thinking team in a business-casual environment where you can wear jeans to the office every single day.
• Varied & Engaging Scope: Say goodbye to repetitive routines; keep your duties varied and engaging while partnering with cross-functional teams across diverse operational areas.
• True Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a supportive culture that respects your time - offering great overall flexibility and very rare weekend obligations so you can comfortably recharge outside of work.

Profitable, leading manufacturer with a diverse business mix is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to partner with operations to handle day-to-day HR inquiries and employee relations. The Human Resources Generalist will report to the VP of HR and work with a team of HR professionals.

Responsibilities

• Employee & Operational HR Support: Serve as the primary HR contact for hourly staff and production leaders regarding policies, attendance, performance, and general inquiries.
• Recruiting & Onboarding: Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to fill hourly manufacturing roles efficiently and oversee new-hire onboarding.
• Employee Relations & Administration: Collaborate with operations leadership and HRBPs to resolve issues, handle corrective actions, and support timekeeping, payroll, and recordkeeping.
• Compliance & HR Operations: Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, training requirements, audits, and the administration of leaves of absence, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Culture, Wellness & Analytics: Lead engagement, wellness, and recognition programs while tracking key metrics (turnover, staffing trends, etc.) to optimize HR support.

Core Hours & Work Schedule

On site Monday-Friday, starting your day between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., initially averaging 45-50 hours per week. This position does require flexing your schedule to come in early or stay late one to two days per week to be available to off-shift employees who work 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Benefits Package

The company offers a three-tier competitive medical benefits package (including dental and vision) available on the 31st day of employment, 401K match (50% up to 4%), paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and an annual bonus potential!

Requirements

1. A bachelor's degree is highly preferred, experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
2. At least 3-5 years of similar manufacturing human resources experience
3. Experience working in a diverse HR Generalist role, including benefits administration, recruitment, FMLA, compliance, etc.
4. Strong employee relations background
5. Working knowledge or FMLA and Workers' Compensation
6. Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• HRIS experience
• HR certifications
• HR metrics
• Employment law
• Wellness programs

Reasons to Work for This Organization

• Medical, dental and vision – GREAT medical perks available on the 31st day of employment
• Diverse business mix
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact
• Annual bonus potential
• Good work/life balance, with very rare weekends
• Business casual dress code; you can wear jeans daily
• Work with an evolving, dynamic HR team

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Dayton, OH area. There is currently not a relocation package for this position.