Manufacturing HR Generalist — On‑Site, Benefits & Growth

Linked Professional Services; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Linked, LLC seeks an experienced HR Generalist to support daily HR operations at a manufacturing facility in Owosso, MI. You will partner with plant leadership to deliver hands-on support across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and safety programs.

The ideal candidate thrives in manufacturing, builds strong relationships with employees and leadership, and balances routine HR duties with broader initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Human Resources or a closely related field.
• Experience supporting HR functions such as employee relations, policy administration, recruitment, payroll coordination, benefits, or compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to plant leadership and employees, including administration of company policies, procedures, and programs.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, workplace culture, and employee retention efforts.
• Monitor employee timekeeping records and ensure accurate payroll information is submitted for timely processing.
• Research local wage trends, employment conditions, and labor market practices to support workforce planning.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and coordinate recruitment activities.
• Manage the hiring process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Conduct new-hire orientations, coordinate employee training, and support performance management initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR-related documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits, including open enrollment, enrollment changes, general benefits questions, and issue resolution.
• Partner with management on employee relations matters, coaching, performance concerns, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Administer and coordinate employee leave requests, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation matters.
• Support workplace safety programs and ensure adherence to applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to support HR compliance.
• Recommend improvements to HR policies, procedures, and operational processes.
• Assist with additional HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Recruitment

Benefits administration

HR policy

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ATS

Job description

Linked, LLC seeks an experienced HR Generalist to support daily HR operations at a manufacturing facility in Owosso, MI. You will partner with plant leadership to deliver hands-on support across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and safety programs.

The ideal candidate thrives in manufacturing, builds strong relationships with employees and leadership, and balances routine HR duties with broader initiatives.