HR Generalist

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a HR Generalist at our West Caldwell, NJ location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary

The HR Generalist serves as a key partner to leaders across designated client groups, providing hands-on human resources support in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role delivers frontline guidance on employee relations, compliance, staffing, and workforce programs while collaborating closely with senior HR team members to drive consistent, fair, and development-focused HR practices. The HR Generalist manages non-exempt recruiting, oversees critical compliance activities, supports Workers’ Compensation and return-to-work processes, and contributes to organizational effectiveness through project-based initiatives. With a strong focus on employee advocacy, operational efficiency, and regulatory adherence, this role helps ensure a safe, productive, and engaged workplace.

HR Generalist Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary HR contact, responding to employee inquiries at all levels, resolving issues promptly, and maintaining strict confidentiality of all personnel information.

• Administer Workday processes including employee data management, reporting, and coordination of all employment actions (new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, payroll changes, etc.); lead New Hire Orientation.

• Manage employee relations issues in a manufacturing environment, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and escalating concerns to HR leadership when necessary.

• Ensure compliance with internal and external programs such as ADA, FMLA, payroll audits, Workers Compensation, Return‑to‑Work, and organizational compliance training; coordinate directly with employees, leaders, and third‑party providers.

• Oversee HR-led events (Open Enrollment, employee engagement events, service awards, philanthropy) and support project-based work related to efficiency, staffing, talent management, and organizational development.

• Maintain confidentiality and support additional tasks assigned by management to meet HR and business needs.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Serve as HR/Leadership sponsor for the local Employee Activities Committee

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous HR and administrative experience preferred

• Knowledge: Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures with HR Generalist knowledge required including applicable state and federal laws

• Skills/Abilities: Ability to handle highly confidential information and manage information with utmost integrity. Demonstrated strong MS Office skill (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point); Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and team facilitation skills

• Education/Certification: BS Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field required; advanced degree strongly preferred

• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) HR Generalist experience and Administrative Asst. preferred

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment

• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE

• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

• Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs.

• Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary

Standing:                               10%

Sitting:                                 90%

Lifting (in pounds):                  up to 25 pounds

Pushing (in pounds):                 up to 25 pounds

Mental/Visual:                        Use of computer

Workspace (line, cube, etc):      Cubicle/Office

Top Benefits:

 As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month

• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.

• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

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You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000 Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.