Human Resources Generalist
LuxWall is seeking a highly capable and self-motivated Human Resources Generalist to directly support the Human Resources function in a high-growth manufacturing environment. The position reports directly to the factory Human Resources Manager.
The HR Generalist will support and oversee daily HR operations across recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, attendance, timekeeping, benefits, compliance, training, performance management and employee engagement.
This role will serve as a key point of contact for employees and managers while helping ensure HR practices are consistently applied and aligned with LuxWall's culture, policies and organizational goals.
The successful candidate will be highly organized, comfortable working independently, able to manage confidential and sensitive information, and willing to operate in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. This position requires a strong presence on the plant floor and the ability to build positive working relationships with employees across all shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee recruitment processes, including posting job positions, screening candidates and coordinating interviews.
- Assist with recruiting events, job fairs and community outreach initiatives.
- Lead onboarding and offboarding efforts to ensure a smooth employee experience.
- Maintain accurate employee records in our HRIS and ensure data confidentiality.
- Responsible for timekeeping and corrections
- Support payroll and benefits administration, including open enrollment and vendor coordination.
- Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and HR-related inquiries.
- Monitor compliance with employment laws and internal policies, updating handbooks as needed.
- Partner with Operations, Safety, Quality and Training to ensure new employees receive required training.
- Coordinate employee offboarding activities, including documentation, system access, benefits and final employment requirements.
- Support annual open enrollment activities.
- Coordinate employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
- Assist with performance management processes, including reviews and improvement plans.
- Prepare and deliver HR reports and analytics to the HR Manager and CHRO.
- Track and report HR metrics including headcount, turnover, attendance, recruiting, overtime and other workforce metrics.
- Stay updated with labor laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and inform HR practices.
- Maintain knowledge of Michigan employment requirements and communicate relevant changes to the HR Manager.
- Assist with maintaining and updating HR policies, procedures and the employee handbook.
- Support HR audits and compliance initiatives.
- Maintain required personnel records and documentation.
- Assist with applicable leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, MI ESTA and other employee leave requirements.
- Coordinate and participate in special projects, events, and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and organizational success.
- Administer the plant attendance program and maintain accurate attendance records.
- Identify and resolve HRIS and timekeeping discrepancies.
- Review timekeeping records and coordinate corrections as needed.
- Assist managers and employees with timekeeping questions.
- Support payroll and timekeeping processes.
- Track required employee training and certifications and maintain the plants training matrix.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
- 3 - 5 years of experience in a generalist or similar HR role with a strong understanding of HR principles and practices.
- Proficiency working with human resource systems, such as Empower, PrismWFM
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Must have payroll and timekeeping experience for non-exempt employees.
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to absorb information quickly and communicate it clearly and concisely.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organization, prioritization, and project management skills.
- A self-starter, self-learner mentality — comfortable operating independently with ambiguity.
Preferred Capabilities
- Manufacturing experience
- Experience supporting hourly employees.
- HRIS experience
- Experience with employee investigations and corrective action
- Knowledge of Michigan employment requirements
- Experience with recruiting and high volume hiring.
Physical/Work Environment
- This position requires regular presence in a manufacturing environment and frequent interaction with employees on the production floor.
- The employee may be exposed to typical manufacturing conditions, including noise, machinery, temperature variations and required personal protective equipment.
- May require long hours.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
- The employee frequently is required to: stand, walk, bend, and reach (both above and below the shoulder).
- The employee is occasionally required to: climb, push, or pull items.
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to: use both hands, talk, hear, and see.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
LuxWall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
All applicants must complete and pass a drug screening and background check. LuxWall's process is a 10-panel drug screen which includes marijuana.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?
Education:
Experience:
- HR Generalist: 5 years (Required)
Location:
- Litchfield, MI 49252 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Litchfield, MI 49252 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
