On-Site Manufacturing HR Generalist – Lansing

Neogen Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Neogen Corporation in Lansing, MI is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support for manufacturing operations. This on-site role partners with employees, supervisors, and plant leadership to foster a compliant, high-performing work environment across first and second shifts.

The ideal candidate will handle employee relations, performance management, investigations, onboarding, and HRIS duties while maintaining confidentiality and helping to drive workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in manufacturing or related operational environment.
• Strong employee relations and performance management experience.
• Experience conducting investigations and coaching frontline leaders.
• Familiarity with employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Labor relations or union environment experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, judgment, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work on-site in Lansing and support first- and second-shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for manufacturing employees, supervisors, and leaders across first and second shifts.
• Partner with plant leadership on employee relations, performance management, attendance, staffing, engagement, and workforce planning.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Coach supervisors on performance conversations, corrective action, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain HR records and support compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Support onboarding, employee communications, retention efforts, training initiatives, and engagement activities.
• Assist with labor relations matters, grievance processes, and collective bargaining interpretation where applicable.
• Review workforce data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with HR colleagues and cross-functional teams to support a safe, productive, and inclusive workplace.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Investigations

Coaching leaders

HR compliance

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Neogen Corporation in Lansing, MI is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support for manufacturing operations. This on-site role partners with employees, supervisors, and plant leadership to foster a compliant, high-performing work environment across first and second shifts.

The ideal candidate will handle employee relations, performance management, investigations, onboarding, and HRIS duties while maintaining confidentiality and helping to drive workforce