Manufacturing HR Generalist

CFS; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Orlando, FL is seeking a Manufacturing HR Generalist to lead day-to-day HR operations for a 300+ employee workforce in a fully onsite environment. You will own employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, HR reporting, and workforce planning, reporting to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of HR Generalist experience, with ADP and strong Excel skills. You’ll partner with line managers, support open enrollment, workers' compensation, leave administration,

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Strong background in benefits administration, employee relations, workers' compensation, and leave administration.
• ADP experience preferred, with strong Excel skills and the ability to manage HR reporting and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations for a workforce of 300+ employees as the Manufacturing HR Generalist.
• Administer employee benefits programs and coordinate annual open enrollment activities as the Manufacturing HR Generalist.
• Handle employee relations matters, investigations, policy interpretation, and performance-related conversations as the Manufacturing HR Generalist.
• Support workers' compensation, leave administration, onboarding, offboarding, and HR compliance activities as the Manufacturing HR Generalist.
• Maintain HRIS records, generate reports, and partner with executive leadership on HR initiatives and workforce planning as the Manufacturing HR Generalist.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Employee relations

Benefits administration

HR reporting

Tools

ADP

Excel

Job description

Pay: $26.00–$33.00/hour

Location: Orlando, FL | Fully Onsite

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Manufacturing HR Generalist opportunity offers the chance to join a well-established manufacturing organization with a stable workforce, strong leadership team, and a reputation for long-term employee retention. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Manufacturing HR Generalist will have significant visibility and influence across the organization while supporting a workforce of more than 300 employees.

As a Manufacturing HR Generalist, you'll own a broad range of HR responsibilities, including employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, HR reporting, and workforce support. Unlike highly specialized HR positions, the Manufacturing HR Generalist will contribute across the full employee lifecycle while helping strengthen HR processes and procedures.

This role is ideal for an Manufacturing HR Generalist who enjoys working independently, partnering with leadership, and making an immediate impact in a hands‑on HR environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing HR Generalist

• Manage day-to-day HR operations for a workforce of 300+ employees as the Manufacturing HR Generalist
• Administer employee benefits programs and coordinate annual open enrollment activities as the Manufacturing HR Generalist
• Handle employee relations matters, investigations, policy interpretation, and performance-related conversations as the Manufacturing HR Generalist
• Support workers' compensation, leave administration, onboarding, offboarding, and HR compliance activities as the Manufacturing HR Generalist
• Maintain HRIS records, generate reports, and partner with executive leadership on HR initiatives and workforce planning as the Manufacturing HR Generalist

Qualifications For The Manufacturing HR Generalist

• 3–5+ years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience
• Strong background in benefits administration, employee relations, workers' compensation, and leave administration
• ADP experience preferred, with strong Excel skills and the ability to manage HR reporting and compliance activities

What You'll Gain as the Manufacturing HR Generalist

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic HR initiatives
• Broad ownership across multiple HR disciplines
• Opportunity to improve processes, reporting, and overall HR operations
• Stable manufacturing environment with an experienced workforce
• Collaborative culture focused on professionalism, loyalty, and long-term success
• Competitive compensation with flexibility based on experience

Who Thrives as the Manufacturing HR Generalist

The ideal Manufacturing HR Generalist is confident, resourceful, and comfortable working independently. This Manufacturing HR Generalist enjoys balancing employee support with compliance responsibilities, building relationships across all levels of the organization, and bringing structure to HR processes. Candidates with manufacturing, industrial, or similar workforce experience will be particularly successful in this role.

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