Human Resources Generalist
Location: Onsite in Staunton VA (Serve as a backup resource for other sites when needed)
At Cadence, Inc., we’re more than a manufacturer — we’re a partner in improving lives. As a contract manufacturer of medical and life science devices, we help the world’s leading healthcare companies bring innovative, life-saving technologies to patients faster and with precision. Our team of 800+ employees across the U.S. and Costa Rica is united by one mission: advancing patient outcomes through excellence in manufacturing. That mission begins with our people — and that’s where you come in.
As the HR Generalist supporting our Staunton, Virginia site, you’ll be at the heart of our people operations, ensuring our teams have the support, clarity, and confidence they need to do their best work. You’ll handle a mix of hands-on HR activity and process improvement — managing employee relations, guiding performance management, and driving efficiency in our HR systems and practices. Your work helps create the environment where employees who make life-changing medical products can thrive. This role reports to the regional HRBP.
Key Responsibilities:
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Serve as a trusted HR contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employee relations issues.
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Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws and company policies.
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Support performance management processes including coaching leaders, facilitating reviews, and maintaining documentation.
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Lead or assist with full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing and support roles.
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Partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruiting strategies and streamline selection processes.
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Enter and maintain data in the Company’s HRIS and ATS systems.
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Identify opportunities to streamline, digitize, and automate HR processes.
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Support onboarding, new hire orientation, and employee engagement initiatives.
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Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive employee information and issues.
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Contribute to broader HR projects and initiatives.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
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3-5 years of HR generalist experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
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Strong working knowledge of VA employment law and HR compliance.
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Hands-on experience with HRIS and ATS systems (UKG, Workday, or similar), including report generation and process improvement.
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Proven ability to recruit for technical manufacturing roles.
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Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
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High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
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Process improvement mindset – ability to identify efficiencies and implement practical solutions.
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Collaborative, proactive, and resourceful with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
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Lead and support change management initiatives by developing and executing communication strategies that drive employee engagement and ensure successful adoption of organizational, process, and cultural changes across the workforce.
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Identify workforce trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement, leveraging data-driven insights to recommend effective solutions.
Every HR action you take — from hiring a skilled machinist to coaching a supervisor — supports the creation of medical products
Consistent with Cadence's career architecture, this position may be staffed at varying experience levels. Criteria evaluated when determining level and compensation is based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
Regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts during standard business hours and will be determined in partnership with the hiring manager based on business needs. Flexibility is required to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including occasional early morning, evening, or weekend hours as business needs dictate.
