Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Location: Westfield, IN
Company: Standard Locknut
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Standard Locknut, a USA based industrial manufacturing company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and supplies precision-engineered bearing products and related components, is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist  to lead the HR function for the organization.

This role will serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership while maintaining a strong hands-on presence on the shop floor. This role will be responsible for recruitment, employee relations, compliance, employee engagement, performance management, and HR policy development.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing HR with private equity owned companies , understands hourly workforce dynamics, and can balance employee advocacy with business needs.

Our POWER Culture
 At Standard Locknut, we foster a culture rooted in our core POWER values:

• Positive : We strive to see the best in every situation while remaining realistic.


• Open : We value everyone's contributions and foster open communication.


• Winning : Together, we succeed by improving daily and achieving exceptional outcomes.


• Energetic : We tackle challenges head-on with enthusiasm and perseverance.


• Resilient : We adapt and persevere through tough situations to deliver outstanding results.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace challenges with determination, and are driven to produce high-quality work, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and be part of a culture where excellence is the standard.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, investigations, and performance issues


• Promote a positive workplace culture that aligns with company values and supports employee engagement and retention


• Advise managers and supervisors on best practices for people management, coaching, and communication

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions, including skilled trades, production, maintenance, and administrative roles


• Manage relationships with technical schools and local workforce organizations.


• Oversee onboarding and orientation processes to ensure successful new-hire integration

Company Culture and Engagement Champion

• Champion Standard Locknut’s vision to be named one of Indiana’s Best Places to Work


• Main point person for company engagement event planning and management


• Lead employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs (Nectar), and retention strategies


• Support a positive company culture

HR Compliance & Policy Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, EEOC, etc.)


• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates


• Manage recordkeeping, audits, and reporting requirements


• Support workplace safety initiatives in collaboration with plant leadership

Performance Management & Development

• Oversee performance review processes and support leadership with goal setting and feedback


• Identify training and development needs for employees and supervisors


• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives

Compensation, Benefits & HR Administration

• Partner with payroll and benefits providers to ensure accuracy and compliance


• Analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, hiring trends) and provide actionable insights to leadership

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field


• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or plant environment


• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices


• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried workforces


• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion

Preferred

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR


• Experience in a small-to-mid-sized manufacturing organizations owned by private equity


• Experience working with multiple production locations


• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to build trust with employees at all levels of the organization


• Hands-on, approachable leadership style with a shop-floor presence


• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills


• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism


• Strong organizational and time-management abilities


• Ability to work independently

Work Environment

• Manufacturing and plant environment with regular interaction on the production floor


• Office and plant floor presence required

Why Join Standard Locknut

• Opportunity to lead and shape the HR function for a growing manufacturing company


• Direct impact on company culture, employee engagement, and operational success


• Collaborative leadership team and stable work environment