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Human Resources Generalist (12201)

Somic America
2 days ago
Part-time
On-site
Wytheville, Virginia, United States
$65,000 - $70,000 USD yearly
HR Professional
Description

Job Purpose: The Human Resources Generalist supports the full range of HR functions within 
the Somic America, Inc. manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on employee relations, 
compliance, and workforce support for hourly and salaried employees. Role partners closely 
with plant leadership to ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices support operational goals 
while maintaining a positive, safe, and compliant workplace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Administer HR programs including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, 
benefits administration, performance management, and compliance
• Support full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried manufacturing roles, including job 
postings, screening, interviews, and onboarding
• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for plant employees and supervisors regarding 
policies, procedures, and employee issues
• Support employee relations activities, including investigations, disciplinary actions, 
attendance management, and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and 
hours, EEO, FMLA, OSHA, and workers’ compensation requirements
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data for a high-volume workforce
• Coordinate benefits administration and assist employees with benefits questions and 
enrollment
• Support performance management and corrective action processes in partnership with 
supervisors
• Assist with training initiatives, including new hire orientation, safety training 
coordination, and compliance training
• Support Payroll functions, assisting with bi-weekly payroll processing as needed
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and documentation to support audits and business needs
• Partner with plant leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement, and 
retention initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations
 



Qualifications

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2–5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial 
environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations impacting 
manufacturing and hourly workforces
• Experience supporting attendance policies, shift-based schedules, and production 
environments
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, timekeeping systems, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hands-on plant environment
Preferred Qualifications
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent)
• Experience with safety programs, workers’ compensation, or OSHA reporting
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment
• May require walking the production floor, standing, or occasional lifting
• Must be able to work flexible hours to support multiple shifts as needed