Manufacturing HR & Safety Generalist: People & Compliance

Southern Pro Staffing; Lytton (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Pro Staffing is seeking a Human Resources/Safety Generalist for our manufacturing operations. The role covers recruitment, leave management, onboarding, policy administration, and safety compliance to support plant goals.

You will partner with the HR Director and plant leadership to maintain job descriptions, address attendance and performance issues, handle unemployment claims, and drive training aligned with TRACK values and culture.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree relevant to Human Resources preferred.
• 2-3 years HR and/or safety experience required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local laws required. SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment activities, including job requisition creation and interviews.
• Direct employees on leave of absence processes and return-to-work oversight.
• Lead new hire orientation to foster positive alignment with company goals, values and ensure Form I-9 completion.
• Collaborate with management and HR Director to maintain and update company job descriptions.
• Assist HR Director on assessing compensation needs and policy development.
• Handle attendance and performance issues with plant leadership; address disciplinary concerns as needed.
• Participate in unemployment claims processes in collaboration with site leadership.
• Develop and implement consistent policies and training programs aligned with business needs and values.
• Provide guidance on policies and deliver exemplary customer service to employees.

Skills

Recruitment coordination

Employee relations

Leave of absence management

Policy interpretation

Onboarding & orientation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Job description

Southern Pro Staffing is seeking a Human Resources/Safety Generalist for our manufacturing operations. The role covers recruitment, leave management, onboarding, policy administration, and safety compliance to support plant goals.

You will partner with the HR Director and plant leadership to maintain job descriptions, address attendance and performance issues, handle unemployment claims, and drive training aligned with TRACK values and culture.