HR Generalist

Job Location: Mountain Top, PA

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans 
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations at a unionized manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and collective bargaining agreements (CBA). This role serves as a trusted HR partner to employees and supervisors, assisting with recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and HR compliance. This position reports to the HR Manager.

Required Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 + years HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or unionized environment.  

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of HR policies, labor laws (FMLA, OSHA, FLSA, ADA, NLRA), and union contracts.
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and supporting labor relations efforts.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, UKG, UltiPro) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively resolve workplace conflicts.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and support full-cycle recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and new hire onboarding to ensure a seamless hiring experience.
• Administer employee benefits programs and assist with payroll processes, including tracking attendance, wage changes, and ensuring compliance with union pay structures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by maintaining accurate employee records and supporting audits and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate the performance review process and coordinate employee training and development initiatives to support individual and team growth.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures; provide support to managers and employees in policy interpretation.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns, support engagement and retention initiatives, and promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Maintain HRIS and timekeeping systems with a focus on data accuracy and generate reports to inform HR strategies and workforce planning.