Manufacturing HR Generalist — On-site & Onboarding Impact

Connectly Recruiting; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting seeks an HR Generalist/HR Admin to support a fast-paced manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. You’ll handle onboarding, employee relations, policy administration, and compliance, with a focus on fair practices and efficient HR processes.

The role includes benefits administration support, leave tracking, performance reviews, and HRIS data maintenance. Spanish/English bilinguals are a plus. Relocation is not offered; on-site schedule with extended hours once weekly.

Qualifications

• At least 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 a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Working knowledge of 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Discretion

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Tools

UltiPro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Connectly Recruiting seeks an HR Generalist/HR Admin to support a fast-paced manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. You’ll handle onboarding, employee relations, policy administration, and compliance, with a focus on fair practices and efficient HR processes.

The role includes benefits administration support, leave tracking, performance reviews, and HRIS data maintenance. Spanish/English bilinguals are a plus. Relocation is not offered; on-site schedule with extended hours once weekly.