Senior HR Generalist - Manufacturing & People Ops

First Quality; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

First Quality in McElhattan, PA is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to support manufacturing operations. You will partner with management to develop HR strategies, recruit staff, manage compensation, and administer benefits.

The role emphasizes policy compliance, employee relations, training, and performance evaluations, with a focus on retention and workforce development within a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, business, psychology, or related field.
• PHR certification preferred.
• Experience with employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead recruitment and compensation proposals.
• Manage recruitment processes from posting to interviews and selection.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze retention trends.
• Oversee offboarding activities and policy interpretations.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and performance management.
• Administer benefits and open enrollment; support training programs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws across HR functions.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Compensation & benefits

Training & development

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field

PHR preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

First Quality in McElhattan, PA is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to support manufacturing operations. You will partner with management to develop HR strategies, recruit staff, manage compensation, and administer benefits.

The role emphasizes policy compliance, employee relations, training, and performance evaluations, with a focus on retention and workforce development within a lean manufacturing environment.