Senior HR Generalist — Manufacturing & Union Relations

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, RX, Dental, Disability

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 partner with plant leadership on employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management and CBAs where applicable. You will drive workforce planning, training, and HR operations, including HRIS, payroll support, and policy governance.

As a trusted HR partner, you will handle complex employee relations issues, ensure legal compliance, and lead continuous improvement in HR programs across the facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years HR experience, preferably in unionized manufacturing environment.
• English required; additional language skills are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, CLRP or similar union/labor relations certifications 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

Workforce planning

HRIS

Payroll

Training and development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

SHRM-CP/PHR/CLRP certification

Tools

SuccessFactors

UKG

UltiPro

Job description

Hydro Extrusions USA, LLC is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to partner with plant leadership on employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management and CBAs where applicable. You will drive workforce planning, training, and HR operations, including HRIS, payroll support, and policy governance.

As a trusted HR partner, you will handle complex employee relations issues, ensure legal compliance, and lead continuous improvement in HR programs across the facility.