Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist collaborates with the HR Manager to deliver compliant, employee-focused HR services across Douglas Dynamics and Fisher Engineering. This role supports core programs including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, benefits, leave administration, safety compliance, and training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to assess workforce needs and secure timely staffing for both hourly and salaried roles.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS, timekeeping systems, and personnel files.
• Process employee lifecycle actions such as hires, transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Uphold confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with record retention requirements.
• Provide timely HR metrics and reports to HR leadership and management.
• Serve as an accessible resource for employees regarding policies, practices, and workplace concerns.
• Assist managers with performance development, coaching, and merit planning processes.
• Support employee relations investigations involving complaints, policy violations, and performance issues.
• Recommend fair, consistent corrective actions aligned with policies and applicable laws.
• Guide supervisors on policy application, labor regulations, and HR best practices.
• Coordinate benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and Open Enrollment periods.
• Assist employees with benefits questions and claims issues.
• Support leave administration including FMLA, short- and long-term disability, jury duty, bereavement, and other leaves.
• Assist with workers’ compensation processes, return-to-work coordination, and injury management.
• Process employee reimbursements as needed.
• Monitor and communicate changes in federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain OSHA logs and support OSHA recordkeeping compliance.
• Coordinate required safety programs including Hearing Conservation and related trainings.
• Contribute to Anti-Harassment and Anti-Violence training annually and participate in safety meetings and investigations as required.
• Engage in Kaizen events, Gemba walks, operations meetings, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Support employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and company events.
• Maintain employee communication boards and site postings.
• Represent the HR Manager in meetings when requested and provide guidance to HR administrative staff as appropriate.
• Participate in professional development activities including SHRM meetings and training.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment and comply with safety rules.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
• Create and post job openings internally and externally; review candidates and qualify applicants.
• Coordinate temporary staffing with external agencies; facilitate interviews, prepare offer letters, and coordinate pre-employment screenings.
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding activities.

Requirements

• Associate degree is required with 1 to 4 years of related HR experience; or five to ten years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• HRIS systems

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Profit sharing
• Douglas Dynamics University (DDU) access

Pay

Salary: USD 50,000 to 65,000 per year

Location

Rockland, ME 04841; onsite

Work Location

In person