People Operations Generalist - Manufacturing Focus

Summit Products, Inc.; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid jury duty

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Summit Products, Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable Human Resources Generalist to support employees and leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role reports to the Business Operations Manager and handles recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits and leave administration, training, records management, policy administration, and compliance. You will partner with operations leadership to maintain a positive employee experience while ensuring confidentiality and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of progressive human resources experience preferred.
• Experience supporting HR functions in a manufacturing, warehouse, production, or other fast-paced operational environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment practices, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, recruiting, and HR compliance.
• Familiarity with federal and Iowa employment laws, including wage-and-hour practices, FMLA, ADA, EEO, workers’ compensation, and employment-record requirements.
• Experience using HRIS, applicant-tracking, payroll, and timekeeping systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance, support, and policy interpretation.
• Support full-cycle recruiting, including posting jobs, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, conducting reference checks, preparing offers, and communicating with candidates.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, orientation, employment documentation, HRIS entry, and employee file maintenance.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant personnel records, including employee status changes, attendance documentation, performance records, and required employment forms.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including concerns, coaching, investigations, corrective action, conflict resolution, and workplace-policy questions.
• Support performance-management processes, including evaluation timelines, documentation, manager coaching, and follow-up.
• Administer and respond to questions regarding employee benefits, open enrollment, retirement plans, leave programs, workers’ compensation, and other HR-related programs.
• Coordinate leave administration and required documentation for FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, personal leave, and other applicable leave programs.
• Assist with payroll-related employee changes, timekeeping questions, wage updates, deductions, and record accuracy.
• Help develop, update, communicate, and enforce company policies, procedures, employee handbook materials, and workplace notices.
• Support HR compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and recordkeeping requirements.
• Assist with employee training, safety communications, employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and company events.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain data accuracy, and assist with workforce metrics such as turnover, attendance, headcount, and recruiting activity.
• Support exit interviews, separation documentation, final-pay coordination, and offboarding procedures.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality with all employee and business information.
• Perform other HR-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization and attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Independent collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Applicant tracking

Payroll systems

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit Products, Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable Human Resources Generalist to support employees and leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role reports to the Business Operations Manager and handles recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits and leave administration, training, records management, policy administration, and compliance. You will partner with operations leadership to maintain a positive employee experience while ensuring confidentiality and regulatory