HR Generalist

HR Generalist (Safety, Workers' Compensation & Compliance) – Manufacturing

Position Summary

The HR Generalist supports daily HR operations while leading safety, regulatory compliance, workers' compensation administration, and employee training initiatives in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment and safety regulations while promoting a safe and productive workplace.

Pay $60,000-$90,000 based on experience

Key Responsibilities

HR & Compliance

• Administer HR policies in compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and applicable state laws.
• Manage employee relations matters, investigations, and corrective action processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HRIS compliance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations in a manufacturing setting.

Safety & Regulatory Oversight

• Maintain OSHA compliance and manage required reporting (OSHA 300, 300A, 301 logs).
• Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and facility walk-throughs.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate and document required safety training (LOTO, forklift, PPE, hazard communication).
• Support safety committee activities and regulatory inspections.

Workers' Compensation

• Manage all workers' compensation claims from injury reporting through return-to-work.
• Coordinate with supervisors, medical providers, and insurance carriers.
• Administer modified duty and return-to-work programs.
• Track claim trends and recommend injury prevention strategies.

Training & Documentation

• Deliver and track compliance-based training (safety, harassment prevention, policy updates).
• Maintain accurate training and certification records.
• Support supervisors with performance documentation and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Safety, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and employment law.
• Experience managing workers' compensation claims.
• Experience with HRIS systems, UKG knowledge preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR) or OSHA certification preferred.