Human Resources Generalist

Med-Mizer Inc. is a leading manufacturer of hospital beds, specialty seating, and safe patient-handling solutions. We are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative products that enhance patient care and safety. This onsite, full-time Human Resources Generalist role supports day-to-day HR administration across recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and HR compliance, while helping foster a positive and engaging workplace culture. The position operates on a four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday) with a flexible schedule to support day and night shift operations in Batesville, IN.

Benefits and workplace culture

• Competitive salary and exempt status
• Three weeks of paid vacation
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are available with immediate eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle recruitment for hourly roles, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, pre-employment steps, offer preparation, and onboarding.
• Lead new-hire orientations and manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies to support workforce needs.
• Administer benefits programs, handling enrollments, qualifying life events, employee inquiries, leave administration, workers' compensation claims, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and supervisors on employee relations matters, facilitate conflict resolution, conduct investigations, and support corrective actions and separations.
• Coordinate and oversee performance evaluations for hourly staff and assist supervisors with development initiatives.
• Monitor attendance trends, maintain records, track incidents, and contribute to attendance-related initiatives.
• Assist payroll processing and act as the designated backup for payroll administration.
• Maintain HR files and compliance documentation, including I-9s, employment verifications, leave records, and OSHA logs as applicable.
• Support policy administration, recognition programs, company events, and engagement initiatives that promote retention.
• Enter employee status changes into HR systems and prepare reports to support HR and business objectives.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of human resources experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of employment laws, FMLA, workers’ compensation, benefits administration, and employee relations practices.
• Experience conducting interviews, investigations, and administering corrective-action processes.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience administering employer-sponsored health plans.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.