HR Generalist

Datwyler Group

HR Generalist providing comprehensive HR support in manufacturing. Focused on recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and improving operational workflows.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeMiddletown • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides comprehensive day-to-day support for our manufacturing operations.
Focuses on executing a wide range of HR functions, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and compliance.
Acts as a brand ambassador for the company’s mission, vision, and values.
Leads initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and a positive organizational climate.
Supports in executing the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, candidate assessment, and seamless onboarding.
Serves as a trusted advisor to staff at the operational level.
Manages employee relations matters through objective investigations, conflict resolution, and comprehensive documentation to mitigate risk.
Partners with frontline leadership to create and provide solutions that elevate the employee experience that improves operations.
Ensures all HR data is accurate and programs are aligned and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while keeping management teams up to date.
Manages the entire employee lifecycle—from integration to offboarding—ensuring that each stage is supported by seamless employee experiences.
Regularly assesses the "pulse" of the workforce through direct feedback loops to drive engagement strategies and maintain high morale.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Human Resources, Business Management, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Previous experience as an HR Generalist within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Advanced proficiency in the MS Office Suite products.
Experience with SAP SuccessFactors or comparable HRIS platforms.
Experience with ADP payroll/HR systems is a significant plus.
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement environments is highly desirable.
Professional certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with high integrity.
Proven judgment in assessing, de-escalating, and resolving personnel issues.
Ability to project a professional image and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners at all levels.
Strong analytical skills paired with a proactive, self-starting work ethic.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to thrive and prioritize in a high-speed environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment
Diversity in the workplace

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitmentemployee relationsconflict resolutionLean Manufacturing principlesanalytical skillsemployee engagement strategiescompliancedocumentationonboardingsourcing

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillstime-management skillsjudgmentconfidentialityintegrityproactive work ethicprofessional imagetrust advisoremployee retention

Certifications

PHRSHRM-CP