HR Generalist at Kreate – Findlay, Ohio

Kreate is a family-owned plastic injection molding company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, with operations across five states. We create consumer goods sold by major retailers—products that improve everyday experiences for the people who use them.

What makes Kreate different is how we think. We’re on a mission to reimagine familiar product categories and turn “same old” into “new and improved.” That mindset drives everything we do—from product development and manufacturing to how we invest in our people and run our operations.

Innovation at Kreate isn’t limited to engineering or design teams. It shows up on the plant floor, in continuous improvement efforts, in how we adopt new technologies, and in how we support our teams. We’re always evolving—our processes, our tools, and our capabilities—because we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere.

As a family-owned company, we take a long-term approach to growth. We value accountability, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, learn new skills, and help shape how we build products and run our business.

If you’re looking for a place where innovation is expected, initiative is encouraged, and your work truly matters, we’d love to Kreate the future together.

Kreate is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our growing organization. The HR Generalist will work as part of the HR team in our Findlay manufacturing plant. Generalist duties will be divided as listed below. This role will be focused on the HR Generalist 2 duties and will serve as a backup for the HR Generalist 1 duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

HR Generalist 1:

• Benefits Administration: Completing employee benefits tasks, such as health insurance enrollment, retirement plan enrollment, and other employee perks, while assisting employees with benefit-related inquiries.
• Payroll Processing: Handling payroll functions, including processing timesheets, calculating wages, and addressing payroll-related inquiries to ensure accurate and timely payment to employees.
• HRIS Maintenance: Maintaining the HRIS (Human Resources Information System), updating employee records, generating HR reports, and ensuring data integrity within the system.
• Employee Engagement and Wellness: Organizing employee engagement activities, promoting wellness initiatives, and monitoring employee morale to foster a positive work environment.
• Leave and Attendance Tracking: Tracking employee leave requests, tracking attendance records, and ensuring compliance with leave policies and regulations while maintaining accurate attendance records for payroll purposes.

HR Generalist 2:

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Conducting recruiting processes from job postings to onboarding new hires, including screening resumes, conducting interviews, and facilitating orientation sessions. Monitoring rosters to assure manpower needs are met.
• Employee Relations: Handling employee inquiries, addressing grievances, and fostering positive relationships between employees and management. Handling terminations falls within the realm of employee relations, as it requires sensitivity, clear communication, and adherence to company policies and legal regulations.
• Training and Development: Organizing training sessions, executing training programs based on organizational needs, and conducting employee development initiatives to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Performance: Overseeing performance appraisal processes, providing guidance to managers on performance issues, and facilitating feedback sessions to improve employee performance.
• Compliance and Policy Implementation: Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations, updating HR policies and procedures, and educating employees on company policies to maintain a compliant and respectful workplace environment.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of HR experience.
• Knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
• Recruitment and selection skills.
• Employee relations expertise.
• Proficiency in HRIS software.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ethical conduct and adaptability.

Company Details:

• Location: Findlay, OH
• This position will report to the HR Manager

FMT is an equal opportunity employer. The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

The pay range for this role is:
70,000 - 80,000 USD per year(2000 IND - FINDLAY)