Senior HR Generalist

Freudenberg Performance Materials; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Performance Materials in Macon, GA, is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead the employment lifecycle, ensure legal compliance, and advise on compensation and policy matters. You will collaborate with payroll, benefits, and regional HR teams to foster a compliant, high-performing workforce.

The role requires 5–8 years of HR experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong knowledge of employment laws. Proficiency with HRIS tools such as Workday is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in global manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, pay practices.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and HR analytics tools (Workday preferred).

Responsibilities

• Compliance with local, national, and international law and company policies.
• Manages the complete employment life cycle including recruiting, offers, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and exits.
• Point of contact for benefit support, employee relations issues, compensation and policy questions—collaborating with payroll and benefits teams.
• Maintain and update the HRIS with accurate employee data.
• Support global and regional HR initiatives such as performance management and workforce planning.

Skills

HR experience

Employment law knowledge

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

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.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is part of the Freudenberg Group and a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets: From apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare and to building interiors and more. Join our team and shape the future of innovation with us! Discover our world at www.freudenberg-pm.com.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with local, national, and international law and Freudenberg Principles, values and strategy. (DOL, DHS, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, etc.)
• Manages the complete employment life cycle including recruiting, offers, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and exits
• Point of contact for benefit support, employee relations issues, compensation and policy questions and clarifications - working closely with our payroll shared services and corporate benefits teams
• Maintain and update the HRIS with accurate employee data.
• Supports both the global business division as well as the regional HR organization in strategic HR initiatives that may include Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Learning and Development, Diversity, Compliance, Recruitment, Exit and/or Compensation-related action items

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience. Preferably in global manufacturing organizations.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, pay practices and principles.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and HR analytics tools (Workday preferred).

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.