HR Generalist

Location: Maryland Heights, MO (100% Onsite)
Assignment: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire (High Potential to Convert)
Pay Rate: Up to $43/hour DOE

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with HR Business Partners, site leadership, and employees to support a wide range of Human Resources functions including employee relations, HR operations, recruiting support, onboarding, leave administration, compliance, and employee engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving employee issues, and supporting day-to-day HR operations while making a meaningful impact on the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Support employee and labor relations by addressing workplace concerns, conducting investigations, and documenting findings.
• Partner with managers on employee performance, attendance, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Provide guidance to employees and supervisors on HR policies, procedures, and workplace matters.
• Maintain HRIS data and process employee transactions including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and terminations.
• Perform HR audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Generate HR reports and workforce metrics to support business decisions.
• Coordinate leave administration and partner with internal teams to support return-to-work processes.
• Assist with recruiting coordination, onboarding, new hire orientation, and pre-employment activities.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, communications, and site events.
• Maintain employee records and personnel files.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Participate in HR projects, process improvements, and workforce planning initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–5 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Experience supporting:
  • Employee Relations
  • HR Investigations
  • Performance Management
  • HRIS Administration
  • Onboarding & Recruiting Coordination
  • Leave Administration
  • HR Operations
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting a unionized workforce.
• HR experience within manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, life sciences, CDMO, or another regulated industry.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for an HR professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys being a trusted resource for employees and leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong employee relations experience, excellent judgment, HRIS proficiency, and a collaborative approach to supporting HR operations while ensuring compliance and fostering a positive workplace.