Manufacturing HR Generalist & Direct Labor Recruiter

Flex; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. The Direct Labor Recruiter/HR Generalist will be based onsite in Columbia, South Carolina, reporting to the Site HR Team.

This role blends HR generalist duties with hands-on recruiting to attract, develop and retain top talent, support employee relations and workforce planning, and help drive site initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, employee relations, recruiting, talent acquisition, or a related field, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to support employee relations, workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Lead and support direct labor recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and recommending qualified talent.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, orientation, performance processes, employee transitions, and separations.
• Advise managers on HR policies, employment practices, employee concerns, and compliance with applicable labor laws and company standards.
• Create and maintain job postings, recruitment materials, and candidate communications while ensuring an equitable and positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate hiring events, job fairs, community outreach efforts, and recruiting partnerships to build talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
• Support compensation, benefits, training, and HR programs while partnering with Centers of Excellence to implement site initiatives.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to support business decisions and recommend actions that improve retention, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Occasionally participate in special projects, site events, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional teams that support site objectives.

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. The Direct Labor Recruiter/HR Generalist will be based onsite in Columbia, South Carolina, reporting to the Site HR Team.

This role blends HR generalist duties with hands-on recruiting to attract, develop and retain top talent, support employee relations and workforce planning, and help drive site initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing