HR Generalist

HR Generalist

We're hiring an HR Generalist to join a growing food manufacturing company in Newburyport, MA. This role is on-site and works closely with plant leadership and production teams. The ideal candidate will bring 45 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing HR guidance to plant leadership on workforce strategies and employee relations
• Handling employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance issues
• Leading full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for hourly roles
• Serving as a point of contact for all HR-related inquiries
• Maintaining employee records and compliance documentation
• Supporting open enrollment and assisting with benefits-related questions on-site
• Taking on additional HR projects as needed

Requirements:

• Experience: 45 years in HR, Recruiting, or Employee Relations
• Industry Background: Manufacturing required; food manufacturing strongly preferred
• Education: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
• Software: Microsoft Office, HRIS (UKG preferred), ATS experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish (strongly preferred; conversational okay)
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with unionized environments
• Background in LOA, employee relations, and compliance
• Prior exposure to UKG or Kronos is a plus

If you're passionate about making an impact, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are excited about the chance to shape and grow an HR function, we'd love to hear from you!

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.