Senior People Operations Generalist — Plant & Production

Is this you?

• Do you balance policy precision with a passion for people?
• Can you move from the production floor to the conference room—resolving conflicts, guiding leaders, and energizing teams?
• Are you ready to support three Ohio manufacturing sites (including Bellefontaine and Grove City) with consistent, high‑quality HR execution?

Role snapshot

As the Senior People Operations Generalist, you’ll be the multi‑site hub for HR operations: ensuring compliance, driving engagement, and supporting hiring and onboarding while partnering closely with production leadership.

What you will do

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations; maintain policy and process integrity.
• Coordinate and conduct conflict resolution and internal investigations, delivering thorough documentation and follow‑up.
• Coach leaders on counseling and corrective action aligned with company policy.
• Plan and run focus groups to capture job and organizational insights that guide improvements.
• Coordinate associate welfare and engagement activities that strengthen culture and recognition.
• Engage daily with associates at each plant; be visible and accessible on the production floor.
• Prepare monthly HR reports for local leadership and corporate teams.
• Collaborate with managers to meet hiring needs; support recruiting efforts and onboard all new associates.
• Monitor headcount against budgeted positions to forecast and prioritize staffing by department.
• Contribute to corporate citizenship efforts representing our plants and associates.
• Champion safety—model safe behaviors and immediately notify supervisors or safety team of hazards.
• Apply and communicate company policies; uphold consistent practice.
• Maintain 5S standards, including general cleaning and secure placement of confidential records.
• Act as a collaborative team player within HR, pitching in where needed.
• Use PDCA for continuous improvement of policies and procedures.
• Perform other projects or duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or Organizational Management; comparable experience may substitute.
• 5–7 years in Human Resources with strong knowledge of state/federal compliance.
• 2–3 years in a manufacturing setting.
• SHRM‑CP or PHR a plus.

You should be proficient in

• Bachelor's Degree
• Human Resources
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• Recruiting and Training Experience