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

Vogrinc Search Group; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking an HR Generalist/HR Admin to support a manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. This full-time, on-site role covers employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and HRIS reporting.

You will lead onboarding, manage benefits and leave tracking, assist investigations, and help with unemployment claims. Strong communication skills and discretion are required; Spanish/English bilingual is a plus, relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with 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.

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking an HR Generalist/HR Admin to support a manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. This full-time, on-site role covers employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and HRIS reporting.

You will lead onboarding, manage benefits and leave tracking, assist investigations, and help with unemployment claims. Strong communication skills and discretion are required; Spanish/English bilingual is a plus, relocation is not offered.