Manufacturing HR Generalist & Site Leader

E2 Optics, LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

BICSI training facilities

Supportive and inclusive work culture

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

E2 Optics, LLC is seeking an experienced HR leader to support our Cedar Rapids operations. You will drive policy implementation, employee relations, onboarding and training, and ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local labor laws.

This role partners with site leadership to foster a people-centric culture and drive engagement. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in HR, a preferred bachelor's degree, and PHR certification.

Qualifications

• 7+ years HR experience in progressively responsible roles.
• PHR certification or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years administering HR policies in industrial/manufacturing settings preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, influencing and collaborative skills.
• Solid understanding of employment/labor laws and HR policies.
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations.
• Lead HR policy application and programs across the site.
• Partner with site leadership to provide guidance on employee relations and corrective actions.
• Oversee benefits meetings, open enrollment, and onboarding processes.
• Develop training and development programs aligned with career paths and business needs.
• Gather and analyze employment data to improve HR execution.
• Drive improvements through engagement plans and budget coordination.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support leave management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Multitasking

MS Office

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

PHR certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

XMind

Job description

E2 Optics, LLC is seeking an experienced HR leader to support our Cedar Rapids operations. You will drive policy implementation, employee relations, onboarding and training, and ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local labor laws.

This role partners with site leadership to foster a people-centric culture and drive engagement. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in HR, a preferred bachelor's degree, and PHR certification.