Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

The HR Generalist supports employee engagement, employee relations, and organizational culture in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with employees and leaders to foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, respect, and continuous improvement. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, helping drive engagement, strengthen leadership effectiveness, ensure consistent application of policies, and support workforce initiatives that improve retention, performance, and the overall employee experience.

Specific Responsibilities

Employee Engagement & Culture

Partner with plant leadership to drive employee engagement, strengthen organizational culture, and support workforce retention.
Serve as a visible and trusted HR presence across the facility, building strong relationships with employees at all levels.
Champion initiatives that enhance the employee experience while reinforcing accountability, performance, and company values.
Identify engagement trends and opportunities and partner with leaders to implement meaningful improvements.

Employee Relations

Serve as a primary resource for employee relations matters, conducting investigations and ensuring fair, consistent resolution of workplace issues.
Coach supervisors and managers on employee relations, performance management, communication, and leadership effectiveness.
Partner with leaders to address attendance, conduct, and performance concerns while reinforcing accountability.
Ensure consistent application of company policies, practices, and employment laws.

Continuous Improvement & HR Operations

Analyze trends in turnover, attendance, employee relations, and engagement to identify opportunities for improvement.
Support onboarding, recognition, retention, and communication initiatives that strengthen workforce effectiveness.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on employee experience, workforce stability, and HR processes.
Maintain accurate employee records and documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Three or more years of HR experience.
Strong employee relations and performance management experience.
Ability to influence leaders and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferences

Manufacturing or industrial environment experience.
Experience leading employee engagement and culture initiatives.
Experience coaching frontline leaders.
Experience with HRIS platforms, including Workday and/or ADP.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The Salary range for this position is $63,100.00-$79,500.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact EnergyJobs@rehlko.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share

Trust – Go farther together

Pace – Focus to go faster

Excellence – Find the win every day

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