Job Details

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary: This individual contributor roleperforms a wide range of tactical and strategic HR activities with a focus on employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll and compliance while ensuring consistency of policies and their application as well as enhancing employee relations and communication.

Job Responsibilities:

Serves as a coach and internal source of guidance/training to employees, supervisors and managers in promoting strong relationships and fostering trust and collaboration.

• Assists management in planning and coordinating the facility's workforce to best use employees' talents and skills.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts background and reference checks, and employee eligibility verifications; conducts new hire orientation.
• Performs tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff and/or leadership.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations; recommends disciplinary action ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Ensures confidentiality, timeliness, and integrity of employee records.
• Supports employee recognition programs and recognition events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• BA/BS degree in HR or business administration; HR certification is a plus.
• 3 + years of hands-on HR experience is required.
• 4+ years of strategical and tactical HR support of operations.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, logistics, or warehousing with multiple shifts preferred.
• Advanced skills in:


• verbal and written communication
• interpersonal and conflict resolution
• analytical and problem-solving skills.




• Thorough knowledge of employment law, compliance, and benefits.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, HRIS, and related applications.

Founded in 1919, GreatNeck® is a leading global supplier to the hardware, home improvement, sporting goods, mass retail and automotive markets, with distribution and manufacturing facilities around the world.