HR Generalist
HR Generalist
Easton, PA | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
About the Company
We are partnering with a leading Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Company with a strong national footprint and a reputation for operational excellence. With ongoing investment in people, systems, and culture-including a recent Workday implementation-the organization is continuing to modernize and grow.
This is a high-impact opportunity to be the key HR presence on-site in Easton, working closely with operations while supported by a highly experienced HR Director based in California.
The Role
As the HR Generalist, you will serve as the "boots on the ground" HR partner, supporting day-to-day HR operations across a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role requires someone confident, hands-on, and comfortable managing a wide range of employee-related matters independently.
You will play a critical role in fostering a positive workplace culture, driving employee engagement, and ensuring smooth HR processes across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting employees and managers on all HR matters
- Lead and manage employee relations cases, including investigations, conflict resolution, and escalations
- Oversee full employee lifecycle processes:
- Hiring & onboarding
- Performance management
- Terminations and disciplinary actions
- Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement initiatives and improve workplace culture
- Support and leverage the newly implemented Workday HRIS
- Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations
- Collaborate with the remote HR Director and broader HR team on strategy and best practices
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as an HR Generalist in a manufacturing environment
- Strong background in employee relations (this is a core focus)
- Comfortable working autonomously in a site-based role with remote leadership support
- Experience handling sensitive HR matters including hiring, firing, and escalations
- Exposure to Workday (highly preferred)
- Confident communicator with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
- Resilient, proactive, and not afraid of a challenge
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