Human Resources Generalist in Richmond, Virginia at Condair Operations, LLC

Located within a dynamic, fast-growing manufacturing facility, the HR-Generalist plays a key role in supporting a 24-hour operational environment. While the position will begin on the day shift (8:00am-4:30pm) for training purposes, it will transition to an evening shift (4:00pm – 12:30am, Monday to Friday) to provide dedicated HR support to our round-the-clock operations. The HR Generalist is responsible for delivering a full range of human resources functions to ensure an effective, compliant, and employee-focused workplace. This role works closely with on-site HR personnel to provide consistent service and share responsibilities across key HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and HR administration. Additionally, the HR-Generalist collaborates with the broader HR team on North American cluster and global initiatives, ensuring local practices align with wider organizational goals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a competent level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work closely with site Management to provide support as needed on confidential human resource matters and special projects.
• Recruitment process:
• Review job descriptions and/or assist managers with documenting new positions as required.
• Post job ads on all necessary platforms.
• Use hiring platform to conduct searches for suitable candidates as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate with recruitment agencies.
• Schedule interviews for hiring managers and attend them as required.
• Assist with preparation of employee offer letters and associated documents; distribute them to managers and candidate for signatures.
• Use applicant tracking system to save candidate profiles.
• Preparation of employee-related documentation, such as pay increase letters, termination letters, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Participate in the development or improvement of people management process and related HR technology projects.
• Create and update employee handbooks and other related policies/manuals.
• Drive special projects (i.e. compensation benchmarking analysis, etc.).
• Support global HR initiatives.
• Backup for payroll processing with fine attention to detail and accuracy.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims as needed.
• Administer Condair’s policies and procedures and provide guidance to managers and employees.
• Assist in measurement of HR related statistics, leave time, head count, turnover, etc.
• Assist with and/or prepare monthly HR Analytics report.
• Assist managers on a variety of employee relation topics.
• Communicate with staff regarding HR related updates.
• Although not expected often, travel could be required to support other Condair objectives, including places in USA, Canada and/or overseas.
• Adhere to the company’s Quality Assurance System and Health and Safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or other relevant education preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as an HR-Generalist required.
• Experienced using Windows systems.
• Proficient user of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience in using Paylocity HRIS system an asset
• Well-versed in US employment laws and regulations.
• Understanding of documentation control principles, adhere to strict confidentiality of employee and company documents, electronic files and other information.
• Experience writing policies/procedures and job descriptions required.
• Experience in using LinkedIn Recruiter platform an asset.
• Experience in processing US payroll an asset.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to:

• Regularly use a computer workstation
• Regularly stand, bend, twist for the purpose of obtaining and reviewing paper documents
• Walking and standing in the production facility; ability to walk long distances across the production floor.

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• A regulated indoor climate.
• Manufacturing facility (dust, noise, hot/cold temperatures during seasonal months) at times