HR Generalist

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as the sole Human Resources Generalist for our manufacturing facility supporting approximately 158 employees. This role requires a versatile HR coordinator who can work under minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with corporate HR policies and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a trusted business partner to plant leadership and a champion for our manufacturing workforce. 

 

What You’ll Do  

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning (25%) 

• Partner with corporate recruiting team and direct leader to execute recruiting strategies for all contingent facility production positions  

• Partner with corporate recruiting team to manage full cycle recruiting process including job posting, screening, interviewing, and selection of contingent production positions  

• Establish relationships with local trade schools, community colleges, and workforce development agencies 

• Oversee new hire onboarding and First Year Experience Program  

 

HRIS & Data Management (25%) 

• Manually enter employee data  

• Maintain accurate employee data in corporate HRIS system and ensure confidentiality standards 

• Generate reports for plant leadership and corporate stakeholders 

• Ensure data integrity and compliance with record retention policies 

• Process all personnel actions (hires, promotions, transfers, terminations) 

• Manage shift assignments    

• Support HR manager with annual processes including performance goals and engagement surveys 

 

Safety & Training Coordination (20%) 

• Partner with safety team to ensure HR compliance with safety training requirements 

• Coordinate with safety team on mandatory training programs (safety, harassment prevention, compliance) 

• Maintain training records and track certification for regulated positions 

• Support HR accident investigation process  

• Partner with corporate safety team to deliver supervisor training on employment law and people management 

 

Employee Relations & Compliance (5%) 

• Assist all contingent professionals with their onboarding tasks  

• Serve as primary point of contact for all employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution 

• Partner with HR manager to investigate workplace incidents, harassment complaints, and policy violations 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (OSHA, DOL, EEOC) 

• Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing-specific labor regulations 

• Conduct exit interviews  

 

Benefits & LOA Administration (5%) 

• Coordinate with corporate benefits team to host biometric screenings and open enrollment meetings 

• Direct team member benefits, leave of absence, and workers’ compensation questions to the appropriate department 

• Act as the point of contact for the leave of absence team regarding return to work  paperwork 

 

Strategic HR Partnership (5%) 

• Support change management efforts related to operational improvements in partnership with HR manager 

• Participate in corporate HR initiatives and roll out in partnership with HR manager 

• Analyze HR metrics and recommend process improvements 

• Serve as People Team Champion 

 

General Administration (5%) 

• Assist admin team in coordinating company events, recognition programs, and employee engagement activities 

• Act as the point of contact with payroll team regarding team member payroll issues 

 

What You’ll Bring 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field 

• A minimum of two years of progressive HR experience 

• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance 

• Experience with full cycle recruiting and employee onboarding/offboarding 

• Experience working with staffing agencies 

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Manufacturing or industrial HR experience 

• Workers' compensation and safety program knowledge 

• SHRM-SCP or advanced HR certification 

• Experience with Workday HRIS 

• Bilingual capabilities (Spanish/English)  

• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement knowledge 

• Experience supporting multi-shift operations 

 

Essential Competencies 

• Detail Oriented: The ability to focus on and manage the individual elements of a task or project with precision, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness 

• Business Acumen: Understanding of manufacturing operations and business drivers 

• Independence: Ability to make sound decisions with limited oversight 

• Adaptability: Comfort working in fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment 

• Relationship Building: Skill in building trust with a diverse workforce and leadership 

• Integrity: Highest ethical standards and confidentiality 

• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels 

• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving HR challenges 

 

Work Environment 

• Manufacturing facility environment requiring frequent floor visits 

• Pants and closed toe shoes required 

• Standard business hours with flexibility for employee needs and critical issues 

• Potential for occasional evening/weekend work during peak periods 

• Travel to corporate office for meetings and training (estimated 5-10%) 

• Open-door policy requiring frequent interruptions and varied daily priorities 

 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to occasionally walk manufacturing floor (safety equipment provided) 

• Occasional lifting of up to up to 25 pounds of files/materials 

 

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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Design Group