Manufacturing HR Generalist – On-Site, Growth & Culture

Accounting Search; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking an HR Generalist/HR Admin for a manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. The role covers employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and department support in a fast-paced plant environment.

Candidates with 1+ year HR experience in manufacturing; bilingual helpful; strong MS Office and HRIS like UltiPro preferred. The schedule is Mon-Thu 4 10-hour days; on-site with later evening coverage and relocation not available.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer-service mindset

Discretion

Tools

UltiPro HRIS

Excel

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking an HR Generalist/HR Admin for a manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. The role covers employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and department support in a fast-paced plant environment.

Candidates with 1+ year HR experience in manufacturing; bilingual helpful; strong MS Office and HRIS like UltiPro preferred. The schedule is Mon-Thu 4 10-hour days; on-site with later evening coverage and relocation not available.