Manufacturing HR Generalist — On-site, 4×10 Schedule

The Keystone Distinction Group; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a proactive HR Generalist/HR Admin to support a fast-paced manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. You will handle employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and HR department administration tasks.

Relocation assistance is not available. The role offers standard hours and on-site presence, with bilingual ability considered a plus.

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 professionalism and discretion.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and HRIS systems (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 for new hires.
• 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.
• Coordinate workforce planning initiatives and employee engagement activities.
• Support unemployment claim responses and confidential investigations as needed.
• Ensure on-site HR presence until at least 7:00 PM one evening per week.

Skills

HR Generalist

Onboarding

Employee relations

Communication

HRIS UltiPro

Microsoft Excel

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Tools

UltiPro

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a proactive HR Generalist/HR Admin to support a fast-paced manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. You will handle employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and HR department administration tasks.

Relocation assistance is not available. The role offers standard hours and on-site presence, with bilingual ability considered a plus.