Accentuate Staffing is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to support a busy pharmaceutical manufacturing operation in Raleigh, NC. This position will play a key role in supporting employees at the site, partnering closely with managers and employees to address employee relations matters, provide HR guidance, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can seamlessly transition between competing priorities. This role requires a flexible, approachable personality, strong employee relations experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with leadership, employees, shared services teams, and legal counsel.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary HR resource for site leadership, managers, and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and HR policies.
- Partner with managers through regular meetings, coaching, and consultation to address employee issues, improve performance, and support a positive workplace culture.
- Manage complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and corrective action recommendations.
- Oversee ADA accommodation requests and related claims, ensuring appropriate documentation, follow-up, and compliance with applicable employment laws.
- Partner with the legal department on sensitive employee matters, investigations, and employment-related issues.
- Provide support and guidance on FMLA, benefits, payroll, and other HR-related employee questions, partnering with centralized benefits and payroll teams as needed.
- Collaborate with other HR team members and shared services personnel to ensure effective HR support and consistent processes across the organization.
- Support onboarding activities and employee transitions in partnership with HR colleagues.
- Assist with HR initiatives, policy implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain a visible HR presence throughout the facility, supporting both hourly and salaried employees.
- Provide occasional HR coverage and support for second-shift employees as business needs require.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, with the ability to independently manage complex HR matters.
- Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and manager coaching.
- Hands-on experience managing ADA accommodations and related employment matters.
- Solid working knowledge of FMLA, employment laws, HR policies, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience supporting hourly employees in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated environment strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with legal teams and navigate sensitive or complex employee situations.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative onsite environment with multiple HR and shared services team members.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to shift priorities quickly and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.