Senior HR Generalist

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Pty in Findlay, OH is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR programs across payroll, LOA/FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, attendance, benefits and compliance.

You will partner with leaders to drive employee relations, performance management and policy interpretation in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes HR metrics, workforce planning, talent development, and a path toward HR Manager responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field; ~5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Strong hands-on experience across payroll, LOA/FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, employee relations, performance management and investigations.
• Demonstrated employee/labor relations experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Proven ability to own HR metrics/KPIs and drive improvement actions.
• Progression beyond transactional HR with cross-functional partnership experience.
• Leadership and change-management capabilities across hourly, professional and leadership populations.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day HR programs and employee lifecycle activities including payroll, leaves of absence, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, attendance, benefits support, and HR compliance.
• Serve as trusted HR partner, guiding employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation and investigations.
• Support labor relations and partner with site leadership to address workforce issues and maintain productive relationships in a manufacturing environment.
• Own and analyze HR KPIs and workforce metrics, translating data into improvement plans to boost retention, attendance, engagement, and productivity.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and people strategies for short- and long-term objectives.
• Lead HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives, driving process improvements and HR effectiveness.
• Develop toward broader HR Manager responsibility with strategic HR leadership, business planning, and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Payroll

LOA/FMLA

ADA compliance

Workers' comp

Employee relations

Leadership

KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Findlay, OH On-Site Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

Senior HR Generalist

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day HR programs and employee lifecycle activities, including payroll administration, leaves of absence, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, attendance, benefits support, and HR compliance, ensuring accurate and consistent execution.
• Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, corrective action, investigations, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
• Support labor and employee relations activities, partnering with site leadership to proactively address workforce issues, strengthen employee engagement, and maintain productive working relationships in a manufacturing environment.
• Own and analyze key HR KPIs and workforce metrics, identifying trends and translating data into practical improvement plans that strengthen retention, attendance, engagement, productivity, and overall organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with business and operations leaders on workforce planning, organizational needs, talent development, succession planning, and people strategies that support both immediate priorities and long-term business objectives.
• Lead and support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives, using strong problem-solving and change-management skills to improve processes, strengthen HR effectiveness, and deliver measurable business results.
• Develop toward broader HR Manager responsibility through a structured succession and development path, building capability in strategic HR leadership, business planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and leadership of the site HR function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field, with approximately 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience; substantial equivalent HR experience considered where appropriate.
• Strong hands‑on experience across multiple HR disciplines, including payroll, LOA/FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, employee relations, performance management, investigations, and employment‑law compliance.
• Demonstrated employee and/or labor relations experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or similarly fast‑paced operational environment, with the confidence to advise both frontline employees and leaders.
• Proven ability to own HR metrics or KPIs, analyze workforce trends, identify root causes, and lead measurable improvement actions rather than simply reporting data.
• Demonstrated progression beyond transactional HR, with experience partnering with business leaders, influencing decisions, solving complex people issues, and connecting HR priorities to operational objectives.
• Strong leadership aptitude, business acumen, strategic thinking, communication, judgment, and change‑management capability, with the ability to build credibility across hourly, professional, and leadership populations.
• Demonstrated potential and motivation to progress into an HR Manager role, including the ability to take increasing ownership of site HR strategy, workforce planning, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and leadership responsibilities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.