Human Resources Generalist

Greiner is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to deliver day-to-day HR support in a manufacturing-focused environment in Monroe, NC 28110. This permanent role supports employees and supervisors across employee lifecycle, talent acquisition, benefits and leave administration, employee relations, and HR operations, with 10% travel as business needs require.

In this onsite position, you will help maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture while partnering with HR leaders and operational stakeholders to resolve concerns, support compliance, and keep HR systems and records accurate.

What you’ll do

• Promote and support a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and supervisors in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Respond to employee questions, address workplace concerns, and deliver service in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across all organizational levels.
• Support recruiting activities including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, retention, employee engagement, and performance management initiatives.
• Coordinate with Adecco and hiring managers on temporary staffing FTE conversion and new hire onboarding.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle activities such as onboarding, orientation, offboarding, and exit interviews.
• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee communications, wellness initiatives, Awardco, and other employee programs.
• Maintain leave and accommodation programs, including FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to employee benefits and leave administration as needed.
• With the assigned HR Business Partner, assist supervisors with coaching, corrective action, and performance improvement activities.
• Conduct workplace investigations, document findings, escalate concerns when appropriate, and support conflict resolution.
• Maintain confidentiality and apply sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters, including identifying items that require escalation to the HR Business Partner or Head of HR.
• Conduct annual policy reviews and support required compliance training.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, and personnel documentation to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Support HR compliance activities related to employment laws, internal policies, FDA expectations, and ISO requirements.
• Administer and audit employee building access.
• Assist with HR reporting, recordkeeping, and administrative processes.
• Cross train to provide backup coverage for other HR responsibilities and projects.
• Work a schedule that provides overlap with night shift operations as business needs require.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes and the employee experience.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What you bring

• Customer service mindset with a commitment to supporting employees and leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build relationships throughout the organization.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and determine appropriate escalation paths.
• Self motivated with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ability to learn quickly and continuously develop HR knowledge and business acumen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• PHR or SHRM CP certification preferred.
• Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR operations.
• Experience working with HRIS systems such as SAP SuccessFactors and Paylocity, and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA and ADA, and other employment regulations.
• General understanding of HR best practices, compliance requirements, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Understanding of confidentiality standards and handling sensitive employee information.

Tools and systems

• SAP SuccessFactors
• Paylocity
• Microsoft Office
• Awardco

Work location and schedule

• Onsite in Monroe, NC 28110.
• Travel: 10%.
• Schedule includes overlap with night shift operations as business needs require.

Physical requirements

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and operate standard office equipment throughout the workday.
• Ability to occasionally walk production areas and warehouse facilities.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.