On-site Manufacturing HR Generalist – Bilingual Helpful

Launching Point; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point invites applications for an HR Generalist/HR Admin role east of Des Moines. This full-time, on-site position supports employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and other HR activities in a manufacturing setting.

Bilingual ability is a plus but not required. The role reports to the HR Manager and requires handling sensitive information discreetly, with strong Excel and HRIS skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with HRIS 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 policies & procedures

Employee onboarding

Employee relations

HRIS (UltiPro)

MS Office (Excel)

Bilingual Spanish/English

Tools

UltiPro

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Launching Point invites applications for an HR Generalist/HR Admin role east of Des Moines. This full-time, on-site position supports employee relations, onboarding, policy administration, performance management, and other HR activities in a manufacturing setting.

Bilingual ability is a plus but not required. The role reports to the HR Manager and requires handling sensitive information discreetly, with strong Excel and HRIS skills.