HR Generalist
Location: Bristol, CT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Starting at $55,000-$70,000k
Position Overview
Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced and motivated HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources functions. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships while ensuring HR operations run efficiently and compliantly.
The HR Generalist will play a key role in onboarding, payroll administration, employee relations, compliance, benefits support, and HRIS management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional support to both employees and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the full-cycle onboarding process, ensuring a positive and compliant new hire experience.
- Assist with payroll processing by reviewing employee data, ensuring accuracy, and supporting timely payroll completion.
- Maintain accurate employee records and manage HR data within the HRIS system.
- Serve as a resource for employees by responding to HR-related questions and assisting with policy interpretation.
- Support employee relations efforts, including conflict resolution, coaching managers, and promoting a positive workplace culture.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
- Assist with benefits administration, employee enrollment, and benefits-related inquiries.
- Prepare HR reports, maintain required documentation, and support internal or external audits.
- Partner with leadership on recruiting, workforce planning, and other HR initiatives.
- Work effectively within a unionized manufacturing environment while maintaining an understanding of collective bargaining agreements and related employment practices.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes and employee experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an HR Generalist or comparable Human Resources role.
- Experience working with an HRIS required
- Working knowledge of payroll processes and HR compliance.
- Experience supporting employees in a union environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with California labor laws is a plus.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or progress toward certification is preferred.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Self-motivated, hands-on professional with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR technology platforms.
Why Join Our Team?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a stable, growing manufacturing organization.
- Competitive compensation with flexibility based on qualifications and experience.
- Consistent weekday schedule with an early Friday finish.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Broad exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources, allowing you to expand your expertise and contribute strategically across the organization.
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