Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Westfall Technik, LLC; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation

401K with employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D

Parental leave & disability coverage

Job summary

Westfall Technik is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support three manufacturing sites—New Richmond, WI; Willernie, MN; and Upper Peninsula, MI. The role covers employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, leaves, and compliance with a hands-on, site-based approach.

You will report to the VP of HR and collaborate with a company-wide HR team, traveling weekly to Willernie and quarterly to MI. A Bachelor’s in HR and 4+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years HR generalist experience, ideally in manufacturing or multi-shift environments.
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, and multi-state compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site HR partner for three manufacturing sites across WI, MN, and MI.
• Lead employee relations investigations, document findings, and recommend outcomes.
• Coach supervisors on disciplinary actions and performance conversations.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and new hire orientation.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

HRIS ADP

Multi-state HR

New hire onboarding

Investigation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

Job description

Senior HR Generalist – Multi-Site

Senior HR Generalist – Multi-Site

Westfall Technik

Willernie, MN / New Richmond, WI area

Pay Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually

About Us

Westfall Technik is a plastics manufacturing company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, with operations across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. We make products people rely on every day, and we believe our people are what make that possible.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on HR professional to be the on-site HR partner for three of our manufacturing sites: New Richmond, WI; Willernie, MN; and our Upper Peninsula, Michigan location, with about 120 employees in total. You'll be the one on the floor, in the break room, and working with site leadership day to day, handling employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, leaves, and compliance. You'll report to the VP of Human Resources, who will partner with you on complex matters, and you'll be part of a collaborative HR team across the company.

Location & Travel

Your home base is our New Richmond, WI site. You'll also travel about once a week to our Willernie, MN site and potentially make a quarterly trip to our Upper Peninsula, Michigan location.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the go-to HR resource for site General Managers, supervisors, and employees across all three locations
• Handle employee relations issues. You'll conduct investigations, document findings, and recommend outcomes in partnership with the VP of HR
• Coach supervisors on progressive discipline, documentation, and performance conversations
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles, including onboarding and new hire orientation
• Assist in the administration of leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, and state leave programs) and coordinate with workers' comp carriers
• Support compliance with federal and state employment laws across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, including required postings and I-9s
• Maintain accurate employee records and data in ADP
• Support company-wide initiatives including compensation cycles, benefits open enrollment, handbook rollouts, and training programs and others
• Track turnover and retention trends and bring forward what you're seeing and ideas to improve it
• Build trust with employees on all shifts so people feel comfortable bringing concerns forward

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of HR generalist experience, ideally in manufacturing or another multi-shift, hourly environment
• Hands-on experience with employee relations and workplace investigations
• Working knowledge of employment law; multi-state experience is a plus
• Strong organization and the ability to juggle multiple sites without losing the details
• Good judgment. You'll know what you can handle and when to escape
• Clear, approachable communication with frontline employees and leaders alike
• Experience with ADP (or a similar HRIS) preferred
• Ability to travel regularly between sites

Why Westfall Technik

• 10 Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay
• 401K, Plus Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and More…
• Real impact: you'll shape the employee experience at your sites, not just process paperwork

The pay range above reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Westfall Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.