Plant HR Generalist — Manufacturing People Partner

IP Corporation; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IP Corporation seeks a Plant HR Generalist at our South Bend manufacturing facility to partner with plant leadership across the full employee lifecycle. This role drives talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, payroll support, and engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.

The successful candidate will ensure policy compliance, support leave programs, and collaborate with plant leadership to balance strategic and hands-on HR activities on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 3+ years HR experience in employee relations, recruiting, leave admin, and compliance.
• Experience conducting investigations and partnering with leaders.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll/timekeeping processes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Leadership Support: advise managers and employees on workplace concerns and policy matters.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and plant-based roles and coordinate onboarding.
• Benefits, Leave & Payroll Administration: support benefits questions and administer leave programs and timekeeping.
• Compliance, Training & Culture: ensure compliance with laws, support training and safety initiatives, and drive employee engagement.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Investigations experience

Multitasking

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Job description

IP Corporation seeks a Plant HR Generalist at our South Bend manufacturing facility to partner with plant leadership across the full employee lifecycle. This role drives talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, payroll support, and engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.

The successful candidate will ensure policy compliance, support leave programs, and collaborate with plant leadership to balance strategic and hands-on HR activities on the shop floor.