Manufacturing HR Generalist: People & Compliance

summitproducts; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Products is seeking a knowledgeable HR Generalist to support employees and leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role covers recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, training, records management, policy administration, and employment-law compliance. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the HR Generalist will balance business needs with confidentiality and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of HR experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced setting.
• Knowledge of Iowa employment laws, wage-and-hour practices, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and workers’ compensation preferred.
• Experience using HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and HR documentation.
• Support employee relations, investigations, and policy questions.
• Coordinate benefits, leave programs, and HR compliance.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

HR policies & compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System

Payroll Software

Timekeeping Systems

Job description

Summit Products is seeking a knowledgeable HR Generalist to support employees and leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role covers recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, training, records management, policy administration, and employment-law compliance. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the HR Generalist will balance business needs with confidentiality and a positive employee experience.