Seat Purpose
The HR Generalist ensures the enterprise has the right people in the right seats, supported by disciplined HR administration, compliant practices, and clear workforce communication that strengthens company health and execution.
Primary Outcomes Expected
· HR processes run predictably and compliantly across companies
· Workforce communication is structured, professional, and clear
· ESG People and Environment metrics tracked and audit ready
· Leadership receives reliable workforce insight
· Benefit administration complete and timely
Enterprise Presence Expectations
· Primary office in Kalamazoo
· Regular on-site time required at manufacturing and warehouse facilities
· Facility walks expected during visits
· Dress code and hours align with facility standards
· Work hours may flex when supporting operational teams
Core Accountabilities
HR Operations & Compliance
· Benefits administration & census reporting
· HRIS integrity and records discipline
· Employment compliance across locations
· Structured hiring across enterprise
· Role documentation clarity
· Onboarding and offboarding effectiveness
· HR Policies maintained and accessible for all team members
· Workforce training tracking & management
Workforce Communication Systems
· Structured announcements and messaging
· Leader coaching on direct communication
· Reinforce transparency and reduce rumor channels
ESG – People & Environment Platforms
· Sedex data maintenance and submission
· SMETA readiness and corrective action tracking
· ESG workforce metrics and documentation
· Environmental training participation tracking
Workforce Health Insight
· HR Scorecard ownership
· Hiring, turnover, retention insight
· Attendance and training visibility
· Provide leadership with clear workforce data
Success Traits
Required
· Structured and process-oriented
· Operationally comfortable in plant environments
· Clear communicator
· Agile under pressure, pivots without panic
· High integrity and discretion
· Strong administrative execution
· Prioritize clarity over popularity
· Does not put off difficult conversations
Experience & Skills
· 5+ years HR experience in manufacturing, distribution, or CPG
· Multi-site workforce experience preferred
· Strong HR and Benefit administration knowledge
· Sedex/SMETA or ESG reporting exposure preferred
· HRIS, ERP payroll, and Microsoft Office fluency required
