On-Site HR Generalist — Manufacturing (4 10s)

Management Performance Associates; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a proactive HR Generalist / HR Admin to support a fast-paced manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. The role will cover employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and department support in a diverse, team-oriented environment.

The position is full-time and on-site, with a schedule of four 10-hour days and occasional extended hours to ensure a visible HR presence.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of HR experience in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service oriented communication.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Support investigations into employee complaints and promote a fair culture.
• Assist benefits administration, leave tracking, and performance reviews.
• Maintain personnel files, HRIS records, and reports for compliance.
• Coordinate workforce planning and employee engagement activities.
• Support unemployment claim responses and confidential investigations.
• Ensure on-site HR presence until 7:00 PM one evening per week.

Skills

HR experience

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

MS Office / Excel

UltiPro

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Tools

UltiPro

Job description

Management Performance Associates is seeking a proactive HR Generalist / HR Admin to support a fast-paced manufacturing operation east of Des Moines. The role will cover employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and department support in a diverse, team-oriented environment.

The position is full-time and on-site, with a schedule of four 10-hour days and occasional extended hours to ensure a visible HR presence.