Senior HR Generalist — Employee Relations & Compliance Lead

Norsk Hydro; Cressona (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to manage key HR functions at the plant level, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and CBA compliance where applicable. You will partner with HR Manager to align priorities, tackle complex relations issues, and support workforce planning initiatives.

This role requires 5+ years in HR, preferably in a unionized manufacturing setting. English is required; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years HR experience, preferably in unionized manufacturing environment.
• English required; additional language skills are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, CLRP or similar certifications a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, labor laws (FMLA, OSHA, FLSA, ADA, NLRA), and union contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, conflict resolution, grievance support, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, OSHA, EPA requirements, CBAs (where applicable), and internal HR policies and processes.
• Oversee workforce planning, partnering with recruiting and leadership to meet staffing needs and support onboarding.
• Drive training and development initiatives, including leadership development, compliance training, job qualification programs, and coaching for supervisors.
• Manage performance management cycles for hourly and salaried employees, including data analysis, reporting, calibration support, and mentoring junior HR staff.
• Serve as escalation point for payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave administration to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
• Lead HR operations, including HRIS and record management, KPI reporting, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Payroll & benefits

HRIS

Labor relations & CBAs

Training & development

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

SuccessFactors

UKG

UltiPro

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hydro is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to manage key HR functions at the plant level, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and CBA compliance where applicable. You will partner with HR Manager to align priorities, tackle complex relations issues, and support workforce planning initiatives.

This role requires 5+ years in HR, preferably in a unionized manufacturing setting. English is required; additional languages are a plus.