Manufacturing HR Generalist — On-site, 4x10 Schedule

Markent Personnel; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel is hiring an HR Generalist/HR Admin for a manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. This on-site role covers employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and more in a fast-paced environment.

The role supports a diverse workforce, including many native Spanish speakers, with bilingual ability considered a plus. Relocation is not offered, and a strong HR presence is required through evening hours once a week.

Qualifications

• 1+ year HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS systems.
• Experience with onboarding, policy administration, and performance management.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for HR inquiries related to policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires to ensure a welcoming experience.
• Support investigations into employee concerns and promote fair culture.
• Assist benefits administration, leave tracking (FMLA/LOA/Workers’ Comp), and performance reviews.
• Maintain 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

Manufacturing experience

Onboarding

Employee relations

HRIS (UltiPro)

Bilingual Spanish/English

Tools

UltiPro

Job description

Markent Personnel is hiring an HR Generalist/HR Admin for a manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. This on-site role covers employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and more in a fast-paced environment.

The role supports a diverse workforce, including many native Spanish speakers, with bilingual ability considered a plus. Relocation is not offered, and a strong HR presence is required through evening hours once a week.