Senior HR Generalist – Temporary Assignment
Senior HR Generalist – Temporary Assignment
Position Overview
A leading global industrial manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist for a temporary 3-6 month assignment at its Mobile, AL facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment and can hit the ground running. The Senior HR Generalist will provide day-to-day HR support to employees and management, serving as a trusted resource for employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, onboarding, and HR initiatives.
Working closely with site leadership and the broader HR team, this individual will help maintain effective HR operations, address employee needs, and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, resourceful HR professional with strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to quickly establish relationships across all levels of an organization.
What Will You Do?
HR Business Partnership & Employee Relations
- Partner with managers and supervisors to understand business needs, address employee concerns, and provide day-to-day HR guidance.
- Investigate and resolve employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and internal investigations.
- Coach managers on employee performance, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and appropriate corrective actions.
- Build strong relationships with employees, supervisors, and leadership throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Promote a positive, employee-focused workplace culture while supporting retention and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating candidates for open positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to support staffing needs and workforce planning.
- Coordinate new hire onboarding and help ensure a positive employee experience.
- Provide weekly staffing updates and recruiting reports to management.
- Assist with employee benefits administration, including open enrollment, benefit changes, and employee communications.
- Support compensation, employee recognition, and performance management programs.
- Prepare and distribute internal communications regarding employee status changes, benefits, and company policies.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Ensure HR practices and procedures comply with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations.
HR Operations & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with site leadership and the broader HR team to maintain consistent HR practices.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee support.
- Assist with implementing HR initiatives related to employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
- Provide hands-on HR support throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Perform additional HR responsibilities as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 4 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong background in employee relations, recruiting, and general HR administration.
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting both hourly manufacturing employees and management personnel.
- Previous experience with benefits administration and employee recognition programs is preferred.
- Familiarity with HR management systems; SAP experience is a plus.
Skills & Attributes
- Ability to quickly step into an existing HR environment and work independently.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent judgment, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with employees and leadership at all levels.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-based within a manufacturing facility.
- Frequent interaction with employees and management on the manufacturing shop floor.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the facility as needed.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
- Position Type: Temporary / Contract
- Environment: Global industrial manufacturing facility