Human Resources Generalist

Description:

The Human Resources Generalist supports the daily functions of the HR department at the Union City manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for a variety of HR activities including full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, benefits administration, and training coordination. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly, technical, and salaried positions — including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating offers.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees on HR-related inquiries, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Administer employee benefits programs and assist employees with enrollment and claims.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Partner with supervisors and managers on employee relations issues, performance management, and corrective action processes.
• Assist with payroll processing, timekeeping verification, and attendance tracking.
• Support health and safety initiatives, workers’ compensation claims, and plant-wide wellness activities.
• Lead or participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote and uphold Workhorse Technologies’ core values of safety, quality, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven experience managing recruiting efforts in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, OSHA).
• Experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems preferred (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).