Human Resources Generalist II

Location: Onsite in Staunton, VA (sitting in VA with multi-site support)

At Cadence, Inc., we’re more than a manufacturer — we’re a partner in improving lives. As a contract manufacturer of medical and life science devices, we help the world’s leading healthcare companies bring innovative, life-saving technologies to patients faster and with precision. Our team of 800+ employees across the U.S. and Costa Rica is united by one mission: advancing patient outcomes through excellence in manufacturing. That mission begins with our people — and that’s where you come in.

As the HR Generalist supporting our Mid-Atlantic facilities, you’ll be at the heart of our people operations, ensuring our teams have the support, clarity, and confidence they need to do their best work. You’ll handle a mix of hands-on HR activity and process improvement — managing employee relations, guiding performance management, and driving efficiency in our HR systems and practices. Your work helps create the environment where employees who make life-changing medical products can thrive. This role reports to the regional HRBP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted HR contact for employees and managers across multiple sites, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employee relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws and company policies.
• Support performance management processes including coaching leaders, facilitating reviews, and maintaining documentation.
• Lead or assist with full-cycle recruiting for manufacturing and technical roles, including machinists, tool & die, machine operators, and quality inspectors.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruiting strategies and streamline selection processes.
• Enter and maintain data in the Company’s HRIS and ATS systems
• Identify opportunities to streamline, digitize, and automate HR processes.
• Support onboarding, new hire orientation, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive employee information and issues.
• Contribute to broader HR projects and initiatives across the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Periodic travel as needed for site support, 5-10%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
• 3-5 years of HR generalist experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of VA employment law and HR compliance.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and ATS systems (UKG, Workday, or similar), including report generation and process improvement.
• Proven ability to recruit for technical manufacturing roles.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple sites.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Process improvement mindset – ability to identify efficiencies and implement practical solutions.
• Collaborative, proactive, and resourceful with a continuous improvement orientation.

Every HR action you take — from hiring a skilled machinist to coaching a supervisor — supports the creation of medical products