The Senior HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the Human Resources function at Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation. Reporting to the HR Manager, this position serves as a primary resource for employee and labor relations activities, while managing the day-to-day HR processes that support an 800+ employee workforce. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional with strong experience in employee relations, investigations, labor relations, and HR operations within a manufacturing or unionized environment.
This role partners closely with leaders and employees to address workplace concerns, ensure consistent application of company policies and collective bargaining agreements, and foster a positive employee experience. While the position offers exposure to a variety of HR disciplines, the primary focus is employee relations, labor relations, compliance, and tactical HR support.
- Partner with the HR Manager to support employee relations matters, workplace investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
- Serve as a visible HR presence on the manufacturing floor, building strong relationships with employees, supervisors, and union representatives.
- Support labor relations activities, including contract interpretation, grievance administration, and ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Manage unemployment claims, documentation, responses, and hearings as needed.
- Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding company policies, procedures, and HR best practices.
- Conduct investigations related to employee complaints, workplace concerns, harassment, discrimination, and policy violations.
- Utilize HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends and recommend solutions that improve employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
- Assist with recruitment and staffing activities, particularly for hourly manufacturing positions.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
- Collaborate with HR team members to support onboarding, benefits administration, employee communications, and other HR initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5-7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, conflict resolution, and policy administration.
- Experience supporting labor relations activities within a unionized manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Experience managing unemployment claims and employee disciplinary processes.
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with front-line leaders and employees in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Experience utilizing HRIS/HRMS systems and workforce reporting tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- PHR or SPHR certification preferred.