HR Generalist

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

We are looking for a HR Generalist to support our JSI team in Payson, Utah facility.

JSI, an LSI Industries company, is trusted by North America's leading grocery and retail brands to create innovative and eye-catching display fixtures and millwork. For more than 30 years, JSI has been designing and manufacturing its display fixtures across its four North American locations

Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions. The Company's American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, millwork, metal and refrigerated products, and custom displays, are engineered to elevate brands in competitive markets. Founded in 1976, LSI has grown and now has a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees and 17 facilities throughout North America, LSI is dedicated to providing top-quality solutions to its clients. Additional information about LSI is available at www.lsicorp.com

Position Overview:

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key partner to plant leadership and employees, supporting day-to-day HR operations across a multi-site manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for executing HR programs and initiatives in the areas of employee relations, safety, compliance, talent development, and benefits administration.

The HR Generalist acts as a trusted advisor to supervisors and employees, ensuring consistent application of company policies, fostering a positive workplace culture, and driving continuous improvement across HR processes.

Essential Job Functions:

Employee Relations & Leadership Support

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned business units, providing guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Conduct employee investigations, document findings, and partner with leadership on appropriate corrective actions
• Coach supervisors on performance management, employee engagement, and conflict resolution
• Support disciplinary processes ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Interpret and apply company policies and recommend updates as needed
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and HR documentation
• Support audits, reporting, and regulatory requirements

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to support recruiting efforts, including job postings, screening, and interview coordination
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a positive employee experience
• Support workforce planning initiatives including headcount tracking and gap analysis

Training & Development

• Coordinate and deliver training programs, including onboarding, compliance, and leadership development
• Identify development needs and support implementation of training initiatives
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

Safety & Risk Management

• Promote a culture of safety by partnering with operations on training, coaching, and compliance initiatives
• Support incident investigations and corrective action follow-up
• Ensure adherence to company safety policies and OSHA requirements

Benefits & HR Operations

• Administer employee benefits programs and respond to employee inquiries
• Support leave administration (FMLA, ADA, and other applicable programs)
• Process personnel changes and maintain data integrity within HRIS (ADP Workforce Now)
• Assist with payroll coordination and reporting as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 2+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment preferred
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience handling employee relations issues and investigations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMMPETENCIES:

• Builds Strategic Working Relationships - Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Builds Trust - Interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
• Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities, compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
• Planning and Organizing - Establishing courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Initiates Action - Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.
• Customer focus - Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
• Manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures

Work Environment:

• Safety-Sensitive Position - strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures is required
• Fast-paced, production-driven manufacturing environment
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and a strong work ethic

JSI Store Fixtures, an LSI company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Pay may be based on location. Offers will be adjusted based on an individual's experience, education, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This description does not alter the at-will status of employment