Job Description

Job Title: HR Generalist – Manufacturing

Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm

Location: Elmira, NY

Salary: $24–$30/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, with flexibility to cover all shifts.

Reports To: HR Manager

Client Overview:

Our client is a leading Global Food Manufacturer. Its facility runs on a multi-shift schedule, including a third shift. They take pride in creating a supportive and growth-oriented work environment that focuses on collaboration, care, and operational excellence.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a warm, energetic, and approachable HR Specialist with a strong background in recruiting and general HR operations. This individual should bring a positive attitude and care to all employees at all levels. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has advanced Excel knowledge, and is a strong communicator.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Specialist role
• Strong recruiting experience, especially for hourly roles in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Excel and data management.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask
• Professional and approachable demeanor with a strong work ethic
• Open to feedback, proactive, and aligned with a collaborative culture
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, shift-based production environment
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field preferred
• HRIS experience (e.g., ADP, UKG, or similar platforms) preferred
• Bilingual is a plus (especially Spanish or languages spoken in the plant environment)

Key Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, interviews, offers, and onboarding coordination.
• Participate in onboarding sessions, which include completing new hire paperwork and receiving an explanation of benefits.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and liaise with the payroll department to address employee inquiries and concerns.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager and Director of Operations to support plant-wide process improvements and implement HR strategies that improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HRIS records, personnel files, and timekeeping data.
• Prepare reports on headcount, turnover, hiring activity, and compliance using advanced Excel functions.
• Support employee attendance tracking and assist supervisors in administering corrective actions.
• Coordinate and track training in compliance with safety, GMPs, and other manufacturing certifications.
• Assist in employee investigations and prepare disciplinary documentation.
• Track and report key HR metrics, including absenteeism, time-to-fill, and employee retention.
• Coordinate with staffing agencies to manage temporary workforce needs, if applicable.
• Help plan and support employee recognition programs, town halls, and HR-led initiatives.
• Assist with organizing employee engagement activities such as luncheons, appreciation days, and seasonal events.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are understood and consistently applied across all shifts.
• Provide real-time HR support to evening and third-shift employees as needed.
• Remain flexible, approachable, and solution-focused—open to learning and adapting to company culture.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Recruitment expertise skills
• High attention to detail
• Emotional intelligence
• Team Player

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