Senior HR Generalist — Manufacturing & Employee Relations

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; 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 Extrusions USA, LLC is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to manage key HR functions at a plant level, including employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management, while ensuring CBA compliance where applicable. This role partners with the HR Manager to execute priorities and address complex employee relations issues.

The position requires 5+ years HR experience in manufacturing, English proficiency, and a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years HR experience, preferably in unionized manufacturing.
• English required; additional language skills are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; HR certifications are a plus.

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 an 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 crossfunctional collaboration.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor law knowledge

English communication

People partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certifications (SHRM-CP/PHR)

Tools

HRIS

SuccessFactors

UKG

UltiPro

Job description

Hydro Extrusions USA, LLC is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to manage key HR functions at a plant level, including employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management, while ensuring CBA compliance where applicable. This role partners with the HR Manager to execute priorities and address complex employee relations issues.

The position requires 5+ years HR experience in manufacturing, English proficiency, and a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.