<p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR activity across assigned locations in Utah County. This role partners closely with employees and leaders to keep core HR processes running smoothly while reinforcing compliance, employee support, and talent initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, organization, and communication skills in a multi-site manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the onboarding experience for newly hired employees, including orientation, documentation completion, and coordination of a positive start to employment.</p><p>• Maintain accurate employee information in HR systems, complete required records administration, and ensure documentation aligns with company standards and legal obligations.</p><p>• Review and audit timekeeping records for assigned sites, resolve discrepancies, and prepare accurate submissions for payroll processing in accordance with wage and hour requirements.</p><p>• Assist employees during benefits enrollment periods by answering routine questions, helping with forms, and guiding system use as needed.</p><p>• Work with site leaders to coordinate employee lifecycle activities such as hires, transfers, departures, and other workforce changes.</p><p>• Manage the intake and follow-up process for workers’ compensation matters by coordinating communication among employees, managers, carriers, and third-party partners.</p><p>• Track leave of absence activity, documentation, eligibility, and return-to-work steps while helping ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance on HR policies, employee concerns, and workplace matters while promoting fair and consistent practices.</p><p>• Support recruiting efforts through candidate sourcing assistance, interview scheduling, and partnership with staffing agencies and talent contacts to meet hiring needs.</p><p>• Contribute to HR improvement projects by reviewing workforce data, identifying trends, and recommending process enhancements that support operational effectiveness.</p>
Position Summary As our HR Generalist / HR Manager, you will serve as a key partner to employees and leadership, handling a broad range of human resources functions. You will act as an employee advocate while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws. This role includes delivering onboarding and safety training, serving as backup for outsourced payroll, and supporting HR initiatives across the organization. Up to 10% travel is required for training, team support, or company events.<br>Key Responsibilities<br>• Manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes to attract and retain top talent.<br>• Deliver engaging new-hire onboarding and safety training programs to ensure employees are set up for success and work safely.<br>• Serve as backup support for payroll processing (currently outsourced); familiarity with Paylocity, Paychex, or ADP is strongly preferred.<br>• Maintain and optimize the HRIS system; experience with any HRIS platform is required.<br>• Handle employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and workers’ compensation claims.<br>• Support performance management, employee engagement initiatives, and policy development.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain accurate HR records.<br>• Act as a trusted employee advocate, promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture while consistently following company guidelines.<br>• Partner with leadership on HR projects and provide general HR support as needed.<br>• Travel up to 10% as required for training delivery, site visits, or company meetings.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field required.<br>• 3–7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a generalist capacity.<br>• Experience with an HRIS system is required.<br>• Familiarity with payroll systems (Paylocity, Paychex, or ADP) is ideal, as you will serve as backup.<br>• HR certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) are a plus.<br>• Proven ability to deliver onboarding and safety training.<br>• Strong knowledge of employment laws and best practices.<br>• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a friendly, approachable demeanor.<br>• Demonstrated employee advocate mindset balanced with sound judgment and adherence to company guidelines.<br>• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%.<br>What We Offer<br>• Competitive salary and benefits package<br>• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, mission-driven company focused on environmental restoration