Shop Floor HR Generalist & People Partner

kubotaexternal; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Earned paid time off

10 paid company holidays annually

Performance-based merit increases

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Kubota External seeks a dynamic Human Resources Generalist to support a fast-paced manufacturing team in Georgia. You’ll be on the floor, build relationships, handle benefits, payroll inquiries, onboarding, and policy administration while ensuring compliance and a positive culture.

You’ll partner with leadership, manage headcount, participate in safety initiatives, and help with investigations and employee relations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Human Resources experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking ability.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support across all functional areas of Human Resources while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Promote employee engagement through regular interaction with team members, including shop floor presence, meetings, and open communication.
• Administer and communicate company policies, procedures, and programs clearly and consistently.
• Support management in the implementation of progressive disciplinary actions.
• Address employee inquiries related to benefits, payroll, schedules, uniforms, and other HR-related topics.
• Monitor and reconcile authorized versus actual headcount to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate the internal job posting and selection process, including interviews and candidate evaluations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel, medical, and I-9 records.
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Manage unemployment claims, including timely submissions and representation during hearings and appeals.
• Process employee separations, including documentation and exit interviews.
• Conduct and document internal investigations in a fair and consistent manner.
• Ensure compliance with I-9 requirements, including reverification processes.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and management to support effective communication.
• Participate in and promote company safety initiatives and programs.
• Assist with employee recognition and appreciation events.
• Support timekeeping and attendance processes to ensure accurate payroll.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.]
• CoT_job_summary_short:
• COMPANY NAME: Kubota ExternalKEY POINTS: HR generalist with manufacturing experience, floor presence and payroll/support focus, strong compliance and engagement.

Skills

HR generalist

Communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kubota External seeks a dynamic Human Resources Generalist to support a fast-paced manufacturing team in Georgia. You’ll be on the floor, build relationships, handle benefits, payroll inquiries, onboarding, and policy administration while ensuring compliance and a positive culture.

You’ll partner with leadership, manage headcount, participate in safety initiatives, and help with investigations and employee relations.