We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Employee Relations Generalist to support our HR/LR operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance with labor laws, supporting employee relations, and driving initiatives that align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:Recruitment & Onboarding: In partnership with the Talent Acquisition team, manage the hiring process for hourly positions, coordinating with Hiring Managers and Labor Relations to fill vacancies to support client group’s production staffing needs.  This includes supporting onboarding both before and after new hires begin employment.Compliance, Reporting and Audits: Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations (OSHA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.); maintain accurate employee records.Training & Development: Lead training initiatives for plant and coordinate internal and external training activities. ADA Interactive Process Management: Partnering with Medical, Labor Relations, Hiring Managers, and Local Unions, navigate the interactive process with employees returning to work and/or new hires requesting accommodation.Performance Management: Support managers in performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and corrective plans through coaching and counseling conversationsHR Projects: Assist with company initiatives such as employee engagement, diversity and inclusion efforts, and process improvement both on a corporate and local levelCommunity Affairs: Support community initiatives through participation in career fairs, holiday food and toy drives, company ERG initiatives, etc.  Also functions as liaison for local technical and vocational schools along with Talent Acquisition and Training.Departmental Support: Fill in as back up to HR Manager for key corporation HR processes such as succession planning, talent management, preparing staffing models, incentive programs, government reporting and complianceNegotiations: Assist in negotiating, implementing, and interpreting collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).Grievance and complaint investigation: Investigate and resolve employee grievances, internal and agency complaints thoroughly and expeditiously.Requirements:Strong understanding of HRIS systems, Oracle preferredBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field7-10 years’ experience as an HR Generalist, preferably in a unionized steel or heavy manufacturing, 24/7 environmentMust have a working knowledge of manufacturing plant organizations and structures, strong business acumenExcellent interpersonal and influencing skills necessary to handle sensitive issues tactfully and with absolute confidentiality.Clear, strong communication skills – written, verbal and presentation, necessary to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.Strong organizational skills.  Ability to manage competing priorities, understanding what to prioritize and understanding the overall business driversAbility to work independently and make decisions with sometimes limited informationExcellent analytical skills, particularly using Excel, are necessary to analyze data, identify trends and draw reasonable conclusions.Strong understanding of labor laws, union contracts, and dispute resolution processes.Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.