Human Resources Business Partner / Senior HR Generalist

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: On-site | Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing

A well-established manufacturing organization in Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner / Senior HR Generalist to serve as the primary HR resource for its local facility. This is a hands-on role supporting employees, supervisors, and plant leadership across employee relations, recruiting, payroll support, onboarding, compliance, leave administration, training, and performance management.

The ideal candidate has strong experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or production workforce, is comfortable working directly with employees on the production floor, and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees, supervisors, and plant leadership.

• Partner with managers on employee relations, attendance, performance, disciplinary matters, and workplace concerns.

• Conduct employee investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.

• Support payroll and timekeeping processes, including reviewing employee hours, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating payroll-related updates.

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions.

• Coordinate candidate screening, interviews, background checks, offers, and onboarding.

• Conduct new-hire orientation and support a positive employee onboarding experience.

• Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes.

• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS information, and timekeeping data.

• Support performance reviews, coaching, employee development, and training initiatives.

• Track HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, staffing, and workforce trends.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies.

• Promote employee engagement and retention initiatives.

• Communicate HR policies, benefits, procedures, and employee information in both English and Spanish.

• Maintain a regular presence on the production floor and build strong relationships with employees at all levels.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent/bilingual in English and Spanish, written and verbal, required.

• Previous payroll and/or hands-on payroll administration experience required.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.

• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or production environment.

• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, disciplinary matters, and performance issues.

• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, wage and hour requirements, workers' compensation, and OSHA.

• Experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems.

• Strong communication, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Work Environment

• This is an on-site position in Philadelphia, PA within a manufacturing environment.

• Regular interaction with employees, supervisors, and plant leadership.

• Frequent presence on the production floor.

• Ability to wear required PPE while in designated areas.

• Some flexibility in working hours may be needed to support plant operations and employees across shifts.

 

Pay Details: $45.00 to $55.00 per hour

Search managed by: Elena Platt

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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