Human Resources Generalist - Wauseon Machine / McAlister Design and Automation : Job Details

Human Resources Generalist

Wauseon Machine / McAlister Design and Automation

Job Location : Wauseon,OH, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-09T07:11:50Z

Job Description :
Description
  • Lead and manage all HR functions for the facility, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and performance management; must be capable of operating independently with minimal oversight.
  • Serve as the primary HR advisor to plant leadership, providing strategic guidance on workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement.
  • Conduct complex employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions aligned with policy and legal compliance.
  • Interpret and enforce HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across departments and in accordance with state and federal labor laws.
  • Direct and execute full-cycle recruitment strategies for hourly and salaried roles, ensuring high-quality, timely hires that align with organizational goals.
  • Oversee HRIS and records management, ensuring accurate employee data, documentation, and compliance with audit standards.
  • Facilitate and support performance management, including coaching managers through evaluations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
  • Lead compliance initiatives related to employment law, safety, and workers' compensation, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
  • Develop and implement training programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and skills-based training tailored to the needs of a manufacturing workforce.
  • Analyze HR metrics and trends, presenting actionable insights to senior leadership to improve retention, engagement, and productivity.
  • Coordinate benefit administration and open enrollment, collaborating with third-party vendors and corporate teams as needed.
  • Act as a change agent during organizational transitions, supporting communication plans and workforce alignment.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience.
  • Proven experience independently managing all core HR functions, including employee relations, recruiting, compliance, and performance management.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, guide, and influence leaders at all levels in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of federal and state labor laws (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, EEOC) and how they apply in a manufacturing setting.
  • Experience handling investigations, writing disciplinary documentation, and managing terminations in a fair and compliant manner.
  • Professional HR certification preferred. (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
Desired Soft Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust across all levels of the organization.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when dealing with sensitive personnel matters.
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to de-escalate conflict and drive timely, practical solutions.
  • Adaptable and resilient under pressure; able to lead through change and workplace challenges.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple demands in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Confident decision-maker with a proactive, hands-on approach to supporting frontline operations.
  • Commitment to fairness, consistency, and upholding company values in all employee interactions.
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