On-site HR Generalist – Manufacturing Growth Team

Genie Matthews and Associates; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates, located east of Des Moines, seeks an HR Generalist/HR Admin for a fast-growing manufacturing operation. This full-time, on-site role supports employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and HRIS records.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of HR experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, discretion with sensitive information, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and UltiPro.

Qualifications

• 1+ year HR experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems such as UltiPro.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee and management inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Lead onboarding and orientation efforts for new hires, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Support investigations into complaints and employee concerns while promoting a fair and inclusive culture.
• Assist in benefits administration, leave tracking (FMLA, LOA, Workers’ Comp), and performance review processes.
• Maintain accurate personnel files, HRIS records, and reporting logs for compliance purposes.
• Coordinate workforce planning initiatives and employee engagement activities.
• Support unemployment claim responses and assist with confidential investigations as needed.
• Ensure on-site HR presence until at least 7:00 PM one evening per week.

Skills

HR experience

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Microsoft Office

HRIS UltiPro

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Tools

UltiPro

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates, located east of Des Moines, seeks an HR Generalist/HR Admin for a fast-growing manufacturing operation. This full-time, on-site role supports employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and HRIS records.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of HR experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, discretion with sensitive information, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and UltiPro.