Plant Human Resources Generalist

The Plant Human Resources Generalist is responsible for delivering and administering recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee training programs for a manufacturing facility in Hamilton, Ohio. This role focuses on executing day-to-day HR operations, supporting production staffing needs, ensuring accurate payroll processing, administering employee benefits, and delivering hands-on training on the plant floor.

The position works closely with plant leadership and employees to ensure compliance, efficiency, and workforce development. Benefits-Perks: Competitive Pay: $28 per hour or depending on experience Paid Weekly Health/Vision/Dental/Life/Short Term Disability 6 Paid Holidays Off Paid Time Off (PTO) 401K & 401K Match Employee Referral Program: $500 for each employee referred!

For more benefit information: www.vinylmax.com/benefits Essential Functions Recruitment & Onboarding Execute full-cycle recruitment for hourly manufacturing positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer processing. Coordinate pre-employment requirements such as background checks, drug screens, and onboarding documentation.

Conduct new hire orientation and ensure completion of required employment paperwork. Training & Development Deliver new hire and ongoing training sessions on the production plant floor, including safety procedures, job-specific skills, and company policies. Coordinate and track mandatory compliance training (OSHA, safety, quality standards, and operational procedures).

Support cross-training initiatives and refresher training in partnership with supervisors. Maintain accurate training records and certification documentation. Payroll & Benefits Administration Process and verify weekly or biweekly payroll for plant employees, ensuring accuracy in hours worked, overtime, and deductions.

Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries. Serve as a point of contact for payroll and benefits-related questions. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company payroll and benefits regulations. General HR Support Maintain personnel files and HRIS records in accordance with company and legal requirements.

Track and report HR metrics such as time-to-fill, turnover, training completion, and attendance. Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and HR administrative duties. Support employee relations matters and respond to policy-related questions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Experience 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience handling payroll processing and benefits administration. Experience delivering employee training, including hands-on instruction in a production setting.

Working knowledge of federal and Ohio employment laws and wage and hour regulations. Skills Knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms. Strong organizational and administrative skills with high attention to detail. Effective communication and presentation skills, especially in group training settings. Ability to work comfortably on the production floor and engage directly with employees.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Strong time management and multitasking abilities. Work Environment Onsite position at a manufacturing facility in Hamilton, Ohio. Regular presence on the production plant floor to deliver training and support employees.

Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Work Schedule Full-time position. Monday through Friday, standard business hours. Flexibility required to support multiple shifts and plant-floor training activities.