HR Generalist

At Pengate Handling Systems, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. As an industry leader in material handling solutions throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, we are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers while fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We believe in collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing—for our customers, our communities, and each other. If you're looking to join a company where your contributions make an impact and your career can thrive, we'd love to meet you.

We're looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you'll partner with employees and leaders across the organization to support the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, performance management, benefits, compliance, and professional development.

This position serves as a trusted resource for employees and leaders while helping foster employee engagement, drive organizational effectiveness, ensure compliance with employment laws, and promote a positive workplace culture.

What You'll Do

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted resource for employee questions and HR-related concerns.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to support employee relations matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Assist with workplace investigations involving policy violations, employee concerns, and other HR matters.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Assist with recruiting efforts, including posting jobs, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, screening applicants, and preparing offers.
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation to create a welcoming employee experience.
• Ensure all pre-employment requirements and onboarding documentation are completed accurately and on time.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Serve as a resource for employee benefit questions and issue resolution.
• Support annual Open Enrollment activities and benefits communications.
• Assist with administration of leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and other legally protected leaves.

Performance Management & Employee Development

• Support the performance review process and talent development initiatives.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance management best practices.
• Assist with employee development planning and succession planning efforts.
• Ensure performance documentation is complete and consistently administered.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain employee records, HRIS data, organizational charts, policies, and HR documentation.
• Assist with HR reporting, workforce analytics, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support policy development, implementation, communication, and ongoing updates.
• Prepare HR reports and dashboards that help drive business decisions.

Training & Organizational Development

• Coordinate employee training and professional development programs.
• Support leadership development initiatives and career growth opportunities.
• Track required training completion and maintain accurate training records.
• Assist with succession planning and employee development documentation.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 2–5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Generalist role.
• Experience supporting employee relations, recruiting, benefits, and HR compliance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and other employment regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Sound business judgment and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience supporting multi-state or multi-location organizations.
• Experience utilizing HR metrics, reporting, and workforce analytics.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) with Company HSA Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Optional Long-Term Disability and Additional Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Pengate Handling Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.