Manufacturing HR Generalist – On-Site, 4/10 Schedule

United Future; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking an HR Generalist/HR Admin for our East of Des Moines manufacturing site. This full-time, on-site role supports employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, and performance management in a fast-paced environment with a Spanish-speaking workforce.

The role involves administering benefits, tracking leaves, maintaining HRIS records, and contributing to engagement initiatives. Bilingual ability is a plus but not required; relocation assistance is not offered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and HRIS systems such as UltiPro.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee and management inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Lead onboarding and orientation efforts for new hires, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Support investigations into complaints and employee concerns while promoting a fair and inclusive culture.
• Assist in benefits administration, leave tracking (FMLA, LOA, Workers’ Comp), and performance review processes.
• Maintain accurate personnel files, HRIS records, and reporting logs for compliance purposes.
• Coordinate workforce planning initiatives and employee engagement activities.
• Support unemployment claim responses and assist with confidential investigations as needed.
• Ensure on-site HR presence until at least 7:00 PM one evening per week.

Skills

HR Generalist exp

Onboarding

Employee relations

HR policies

HRIS (UltiPro)

MS Excel

Communication

Tools

UltiPro

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Future is seeking an HR Generalist/HR Admin for our East of Des Moines manufacturing site. This full-time, on-site role supports employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, and performance management in a fast-paced environment with a Spanish-speaking workforce.

The role involves administering benefits, tracking leaves, maintaining HRIS records, and contributing to engagement initiatives. Bilingual ability is a plus but not required; relocation assistance is not offered.