Manufacturing HR Generalist — Onsite, Growth & Benefits

Worthington Enterprises; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA contribution

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises is seeking an HR Generalist to support our Chilton, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with the onsite HR team to provide day-to-day HR support for a 24/5 operation while helping foster a positive, approachable, and employee-focused workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and passionate about building trusting relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in HR, payroll, benefits, employee administration, or related people-support role preferred.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and employment laws, with willingness to continue learning and developing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Comfortable working independently and partnering with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Manufacturing or multi-shift environment experience preferred, but not required.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.) is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support employees and managers with HR-related questions, concerns, and guidance.
• Administer employee benefits, onboarding, open enrollment, leave processes, and exit procedures.
• Review bi-weekly payroll for accuracy and consistency.
• Support recruiting efforts including candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Assist with employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Coordinate and facilitate HR training programs including OSHA, harassment prevention, and policy education.
• Process HR and payroll changes, including job changes, compensation updates, and profit-sharing administration.
• Partner with managers to identify workforce development and training needs.
• Assist with safety, workers’ compensation, and incident documentation processes.
• Coordinate employee engagement and recognition activities.
• Maintain compliance with HR laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Provide HR presence and support across all shifts as needed.

Skills

HR experience

HR knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Independence

Manufacturing

HR certification

Job description

Worthington Enterprises is seeking an HR Generalist to support our Chilton, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with the onsite HR team to provide day-to-day HR support for a 24/5 operation while helping foster a positive, approachable, and employee-focused workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and passionate about building trusting relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.