Worthington Enterprises is hiring an HR Generalist at our Columbus Cylinders facility. This individual provides overall human resource support at our Columbus Cylinders location. This role partners closely with the onsite HR Manager to provide day-to-day HR support for a 24/7 operation while helping foster a positive, approachable, and employee-focused workplace culture.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and passionate about building trusting relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. We are looking for someone who creates a welcoming HR environment where employees feel comfortable seeking guidance, asking questions, and sharing concerns.
Why you will love working here:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day! Employer HSA contribution ($1,000/single or $2,000/family)
- On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
- 401(K) Match + Employer contribution
- Tuition assistance for continuing or career-related education
- As Our Philosophy states: People are our most important asset. Ample opportunity for career growth- we promote from within
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)
Key Responsibilities
- Support employees and managers with HR-related questions, concerns, and guidance
- Administer employee benefits, onboarding, open enrollment, leave processes, and exit procedures
- Review bi-weekly payroll for accuracy and consistency
- Support recruiting efforts including candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding
- Assist with employee relations matters and workplace investigations
- Coordinate and facilitate HR training programs including OSHA, harassment prevention, and policy education
- Process HR and payroll changes, including job changes, compensation updates, and profit-sharing administration
- Partner with managers to identify workforce development and training needs
- Assist with safety, workers’ compensation, and incident documentation processes
- Coordinate employee engagement and recognition activities
- Maintain compliance with HR laws, regulations, and company policies
- Provide HR presence and support across all shifts as needed
Desired Qualifications
- 2–3 years of experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or employee administration
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and compliance requirements
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality
- Self-starter with strong organizational and follow-through skills
- Comfortable working independently and partnering with employees at all levels of the organization
- Manufacturing or multi-shift environment experience preferred
- HR certification preferred (PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, etc.)
Work Environment
- 100% onsite in a manufacturing facility environment
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to support a 24/7 operation
Skills Required
- 3 years of HR/benefit/payroll administration experience
- HR certification preferred (i.e., PHR, SPHR)
Worthington Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits begin day one with an above‑market medical plan, 100% covered preventive care, and dental/vision, plus access to on‑site or mail‑order pharmacy in some locations. This establishes strong core health coverage and convenient care options.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical premiums are described as below market while maintaining comprehensive coverage elements such as fully covered preventive care. This positions healthcare costs as relatively manageable for employees.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly profit sharing, a 401(k) with company match, and an ESPP supplement base pay as core parts of total rewards. Profit sharing is characterized as a meaningful positive component of compensation.
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What We Do
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business segments: Building Products and Consumer Products. The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others. The Company also serves the growing global hydrogen ecosystem via a joint venture focused on on-board fueling systems and gas containment solutions. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe. Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Worthington Enterprises achieves this outcome by empowering its employees to innovate, thrive and grow with leading brands in attractive markets that improve everyday life. The Company engages deeply with local communities where it has operations through volunteer efforts and The Worthington Companies Foundation, participates actively in workforce development programs and reports annually on its corporate citizenship and sustainability efforts. For more information, visit worthingtonenterprises.com.
