Senior HR Generalist — People-First, Manufacturing

Buildasign.com; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Paid parental leave

PTO & holidays & VTO

Professional development & team events

Employee discounts

Job summary

BuildASign in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to partner with our Manufacturing and Office teams, bringing empathy, strong policy knowledge, and practical problem-solving to daily people operations.

You’ll coach managers, handle performance and leaves, advance safety programs, and help shape programs that improve the team member experience while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Employee Relations experience.
• Strong HR generalist knowledge and experience navigating employee relations matters.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, written, and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, team-first approach.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment and/or nonexempt workforce is preferred.
• Flexibility to support a 24/7 production environment and connect with team members across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for team members and managers across Manufacturing and Office teams.
• Listen, ask thoughtful questions, and help navigate concerns with patience, empathy, and good judgment.
• Coach and advise managers on performance management, corrective action, attendance, policy interpretation, complaints, investigations, and other employee relations matters.
• Help de-escalate difficult situations and facilitate productive, respectful conversations.
• Partner with managers and team members on performance and attendance concerns, including maintaining attendance and HR trackers and drafting and supporting corrective actions.
• Manage FMLA/ADA matters, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation claims with care and confidentiality.
• Identify trends and opportunities to improve HR policies, programs, processes, and the overall team member experience.
• Process HR transactions, including new hires, terminations, leaves, and employee information changes.
• Support OSHA reporting and workplace safety programs.
• Conduct new hire orientations and help create a welcoming experience for new team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support compliance across HR functions.
• Contribute to HR projects, including engagement, training, process improvement, and other people initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

HR generalist

Interpersonal communication

Coaching/de-escalation

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

BuildASign in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to partner with our Manufacturing and Office teams, bringing empathy, strong policy knowledge, and practical problem-solving to daily people operations.

You’ll coach managers, handle performance and leaves, advance safety programs, and help shape programs that improve the team member experience while maintaining confidentiality.