People-First HR Generalist — Onsite & Flexible Hours

Worthington Enterprises; Gravesville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA contribution

Profit sharing with no cap

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises is seeking an HR Generalist to support our Chilton, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with the onsite HR team to provide day-to-day HR support for a 24/5 operation while helping foster a positive, approachable, and employee-focused workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and passionate about building trusting relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of HR, payroll, benefits, or related people-support experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and employment laws, with willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Comfortable working independently and partnering with employees at all levels.
• Manufacturing or multi-shift environment experience preferred, not required.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus, not required.
• 100% onsite in a manufacturing facility environment.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and provide regular HR presence across shifts in a 24/5 operation.

Responsibilities

• Support employees and managers with HR-related questions, concerns, and guidance.
• Administer employee benefits, onboarding, open enrollment, leave processes, and exit procedures.
• Review bi-weekly payroll for accuracy and consistency.
• Support recruiting efforts including candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Assist with employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Coordinate and facilitate HR training programs including OSHA, harassment prevention, and policy education.
• Process HR and payroll changes, including job changes, compensation updates, and profit-sharing administration.
• Partner with managers to identify workforce development and training needs.
• Assist with safety, workers’ compensation, and incident documentation processes.
• Coordinate employee engagement and recognition activities.
• Maintain compliance with HR laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Provide HR presence and support across all shifts as needed.

Skills

HR knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

HR certification (PHR/SHRM-CP) desirable

Job description

Worthington Enterprises is seeking an HR Generalist to support our Chilton, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with the onsite HR team to provide day-to-day HR support for a 24/5 operation while helping foster a positive, approachable, and employee-focused workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and passionate about building trusting relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.