Human Resources Generalist, Manufacturing - Split Shift

Neogen; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Neogen in Lansing, MI is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support for manufacturing operations on-site. This role partners with employees, supervisors, and plant leadership to foster a positive, compliant and high-performing work environment, focusing primarily on first- and second-shift manufacturing staffing and relations.

Responsibilities include employee relations, performance management, investigations, coaching, onboarding, and labor relations support where

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years HR experience, ideally in manufacturing or operations.
• Strong employee relations and performance management experience.
• Experience conducting investigations and coaching frontline leaders.
• Familiarity with employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Labor relations or union environment experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for manufacturing employees, supervisors, and leaders across shifts.
• Partner with plant leadership on employee relations, performance management, attendance, staffing, engagement, and workforce planning.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend steps.
• Coach supervisors on performance conversations, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain HR records and support compliance with laws and company policies.
• Support onboarding, communications, retention, training, and engagement activities.
• Assist with labor relations matters and collective bargaining interpretation where applicable.
• Review workforce data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation experience

HRIS

MS Office

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

Schedule: This on-site role is expected to work primarily Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., providing regular support to both first- and second-shift manufacturing employees. Some flexibility in start and end times may be needed to support shift meetings, employee relations matters, and business needs.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support for our Lansing manufacturing operations. This is a highly visible, on-site role that partners closely with employees, supervisors, and plant leadership to support a positive, compliant, and high-performing work environment. The HR Generalist will spend much of their time supporting manufacturing employees across first and second shifts, while also providing HR support to other Lansing-based functions. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a fast-paced plant environment, brings strong employee-relations judgment, and can effectively coach leaders through people-related situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for manufacturing employees, supervisors, and leaders across first and second shifts.
• Partner with plant leadership on employee relations, performance management, attendance, staffing, engagement, and workforce planning.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Coach supervisors on performance conversations, corrective action, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain HR records and support compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support onboarding, employee communications, retention efforts, training initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
• Assist with labor relations matters, grievance processes, and collective bargaining agreement interpretation, where applicable.
• Review workforce data and trends, including turnover, attendance, employee relations activity, and staffing needs, to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with HR colleagues and cross-functional teams to support a safe, productive, and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or another operational environment.
• Strong employee relations and performance management experience.
• Experience conducting investigations and coaching frontline leaders.
• Familiarity with employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Labor relations or union environment experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, judgment, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work on-site in Lansing and maintain a schedule that supports both first- and second-shift operations.

Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters! From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too. At Neogen, we are extremely proud of our record of sustained growth, as well as our development and acquisition of advanced technology since our founding in 1982. Neogen has thrived — and will continue to thrive — because our employees thrive here.