Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

A successful, established manufacturer is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support its plant operations in the Princeton, Indiana area. This is a hands-on HR role with a strong emphasis on employee relations, investigations, employee engagement, and partnering with plant leadership in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Working closely with plant management & reporting to the VP of HR, this HR Generalist will serve as a trusted resource for a predominantly hourly workforce. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, and skilled at building relationships across all levels of an organizations, including navigating challenging employee & management situations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being visible on the plant floor, balancing daily HR responsibilities with employee needs, and making a meaningful impact on workplace culture. Responsibilities will include employee relations, employee engagement, recruiting, benefits, employee training/development and payroll review.

This direct hire has a salary range of $80k-$90k (depending on experience) with bonus potential & full benefits package .

Join a talented team focused on a culture of development and training for happy work/life balanced workforce. Make the right move, apply today!

Highlighted Duties:

• Manage day-to-day employee relations, including employee concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, coaching, and performance management.
• Partner with plant leadership on HR policies, procedures, employee issues, and workforce needs.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture through regular employee activities and communication.
• Coordinate hourly recruitment efforts with staffing agencies, including onboarding and new employee orientation.
• Review and approve weekly timecards and support payroll administration.
• Conduct reasonable suspicion assessments in accordance with company procedures and applicable requirements.
• Maintain employee records and ensure I-9 compliance through regular auditing and administration.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, open enrollment, and employee questions.
• Support leave administration, including FMLA, short-term disability, and other leaves of absence.
• Utilize ADP Workforce Now for daily HR transactions, employee data management, and reporting.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly HR metrics and reports.
• Provide hands-on support to plant operations when needed.

Highlighted Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, SHRM, or PHR certification preferred.
• 3–5+ years of well-rounded, hands-on HR experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environment.
• Payroll experience is essential.
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, conflict resolution, and working through challenging employee and management situations.
• Experience supporting a diverse, predominantly hourly workforce.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and employee policies and procedures.
• Experience with HRIS systems; proficiency in ADP Workforce Now is preferred.
• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, & communication skills.
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, listening, presentation, & interpersonal)
• Dependable, adaptable, & comfortable balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees & leaders at all levels.
• Willingness to adjust the weekly schedule to spend at least two hours on second shift (7:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.) on a chosen day each week to connect with employees across shifts.
• Ability to travel occasionally, approximately 10% annually.

This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements for this position.

Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer. All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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