HR Generalist II

Position Summary

About the Role

The Parker Hannifin Ravenna, OH Manufacturing Site is seeking a HR Generalist II. The Human Resources Generalist plays a key onsite partnership to both the manufacturing plant (hourly team members across three shifts) and the Division Headquarters (salaried business functions and leaders). This non-union facility supports approximately 300 employees. The role is part of an HR team including the Division HR Manager, Site HR Manager, HR Generalist I, and a Recruiter. The Generalist II focuses on positive team member engagement and operational continuity. As an HR Generalist II, you will serve as a trusted partner to leaders and employees, managing day-to-day HR operations while driving process improvements across the employee lifecycle. This role balances hands-on HR support with compliance oversight, data-driven insights, and strategic initiatives that enhance engagement and performance.

This is a full-time role based in Ravenna, OH. This role is not eligible for company-provided relocation assistance and does not offer student/work visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Direct Reports

• None

Reports To

• Human Resources Manager

Location

• Onsite at Ravenna, Ohio Manufacturing Plant & Division Headquarters

Work Schedule

• Onsite Monday–Friday; occasional early/late or weekend coverage may be required to support three-shift operations and business needs.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations and Engagement

o Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and concerns; coach managers on performance, feedback, and progressive discipline.

o Investigate employee relations matters and document findings; recommend fair, consistent actions aligned with policy and law.

o Support initiatives that improve culture, recognition, and retention.

• Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

o Partner with hiring managers to define roles, craft postings, screen candidates, and coordinate interviews.

o Lead onboarding and orientation to ensure a smooth new-hire experience.

• HR Operations and Compliance

o Maintain accurate HRIS records, personnel files, and reporting; ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

o Monitor leaves of absence, accommodations, and return-to-work processes (FMLA, ADA).

o Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee communications; liaise with vendors as needed.

o Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, EEO, OSHA) and company policies.

o Assist with audits, policy updates, and training materials.

• Performance and Development

o Coordinate performance review cycles, goal setting, and calibration; track development plans and follow-through.

o Facilitate training on HR policies, compliance topics, and manager toolkits.

• Payroll and Compensation Support

o Partner with payroll to validate timekeeping, pay changes, and deductions; resolve discrepancies.

o Provide market research and internal equity checks for offers and promotions, support compensation processes.

• Data and Process Improvement

o Produce HR metrics and dashboards (turnover, time-to-fill, engagement indicators); synthesize insights and recommend actions.

o Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve employee experiences.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR business partner role.
• Preferred HR experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Preferred HR experience supporting both hourly and salary employees.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a track record of building trust at all levels.
• Maintain a consistent, daily presence on the production floor and in manufacturing areas; proactively engage with hourly Team Members in their workspaces to build trust, address questions and concerns, support supervisors, and ensure timely follow-through.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential information.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, OSHA).
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, UKG, ADP, Paycom, Kronos) and Microsoft Office 365.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, prioritizing multiple deadlines, and driving results.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.