Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Colonial Group; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Annual bonus

401k with company match

Life/AD&D insurance

STD and LTD

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Wellness program

Clothing allowance

Computer loan

Tuition reimbursement

Award-winning atmosphere

Job summary

The Weidmann Group of companies in Urbana, Ohio, is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to partner with site leadership and employees, driving HR operations and key initiatives. This onsite, full-time role leads employee relations, compliance, recruitment onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning, while mentoring HR peers and leveraging HR data.

Applicants must have a BA/BS in HR or related field, 5–7 years HR experience, PHR/SHRM-CP, and experience in manufacturing or 24/7

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–7 years of HR experience including employee relations and compliance.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or 24/7 operations preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification required; SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws.
• Ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• High EI, discretion, and sound judgment for sensitive issues.
• Proficient in MS Office, HRIS (Dayforce/Workday/SAP), and ATS.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and employees to guide employee relations, performance management, coaching, and workplace issues.
• Ensure policy and legal compliance by administering policies and supporting leave administration.
• Support talent management through recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Leverage HR systems and data to maintain records, identify trends, and inform decisions.
• Lead HR projects and mentor HR peers to meet organizational goals.

Skills

Employee relations

Compliance

HR project leadership

Influence & relationships

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

SAP

ATS systems

MS Office

Job description

Sr. HR Generalist

700 W Court St, Urbana, OH 43078, USA

Full-time, onsite

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

Join our team where we accomplish great things TOGETHER.

Allow us to introduce ourselves…

The Weidmann Group of companies is active in some of the world’s most vital fields namely energy and medical. Our technology and our knowhow contribute crucial resources to a worldwide market, whether it be leading the global market in transformer electrical insulation, keeping the lights on for billions of consumers, or the delivery of a breakthrough drug through our advanced plastics technologies for medical and pharmaceutical applications.

The role…

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a strategic and operational partner to site leadership and employees, supporting the full spectrum of Human Resources functions. This role is responsible for driving key HR initiatives, managing complex employee relations issues, enhancing workforce engagement, and ensuring legal and policy compliance. The Senior HR Generalist will take a lead role in HR operations and serve as a mentor and resource to HR peers.

How you’ll make an impact…

• Partner with leaders and employees to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and workplace issues while fostering a positive and engaged culture.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and HR best practices by administering policies, managing employee relations matters, and supporting leave administration.
• Support talent management initiatives through recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and workforce planning.
• Leverage HR systems and workforce data to maintain accurate records, identify trends, improve processes, and support informed business decisions.
• Lead and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring HR team members and partnering with leadership to achieve organizational goals.

What do you bring…

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including direct experience in employee relations, compliance, and HR project leadership.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or 24/7 operations environment preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification required; SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment in handling sensitive issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS systems (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, SAP), and ATS platforms.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What do we offer?

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day
• Annual bonus
• 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement
• An award-winning atmosphere! Weidmann was named Best Employer of Champaign County

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced thata diverse and inclusive workenvironmentincreasesmutual understanding and innovationofourbusiness.