The Role
Provides day-to-day HR support for a manufacturing facility, including policy and compliance administration, payroll review, employee inquiries, recruiting, onboarding, leave administration, employee relations, and benefits processing. Partners with leadership and managers, advises employees, maintains confidentiality, and ensures compliance with employment regulations. The role requires at least three years of HR experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Standard Iron, we build what matters. As a premier partner in contract manufacturing and custom metal fabrication, we provide precision components to top OEMs across the country. Our team in Hartford, Wisconsin is growing, and we are looking for a dedicated Human Resource Generalist to join our leadership and support operations.
Position: Human Resource Generalist
Location: Hartford, WI
Reports To: HR Leader
Our Commitment:
The Human Resource Generalist at Standard Iron operates with a dual commitment to operational excellence and sustainability:
As the HR Generalist, you will provide day-to-day HR support to our manufacturing facility, managing core administrative functions, driving recruitment, and serving as a trusted resource for both leadership and floor staff.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Ready to build your career with us? Explore this active listing and apply directly through the official Standard Iron Careers Portal (https://www.std-iron.com/careers/) or submit your resume through our local Hartford Indeed postings.
Position: Human Resource Generalist
Location: Hartford, WI
Reports To: HR Leader
Our Commitment:
The Human Resource Generalist at Standard Iron operates with a dual commitment to operational excellence and sustainability:
- For Our Customers: Committed to defect-free and on-time delivery at the lowest cost possible.
- For Our Environment: Committed to preventing exposures and reducing waste at the lowest cost possible.
As the HR Generalist, you will provide day-to-day HR support to our manufacturing facility, managing core administrative functions, driving recruitment, and serving as a trusted resource for both leadership and floor staff.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- HR Leadership Support: Maintain and assist the HR Leader with updating policies, processes, and procedures.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies and procedures. Update guidelines as required.
- Payroll & Operations: Review bi-weekly payroll for accuracy and actively assist in resolving payroll issues.
- Team Inquiry Response: Respond to a variety of employee inquiries and assist with routine HR functions including programs, benefits, unemployment, and employment verification requests.
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Schedule and facilitate the new employee orientation program.
- Leave Administration: Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, STD, and LTD, according to company policy and federal/state regulations.
- Employee Relations: Counsel, advise, and provide guidance to managers and employees related to employee relations as needed.
- Benefits Management: Provide day-to-day benefits administration services; review benefits with employees and process enrollments, cancellations, or changes.
- Communication Skills: Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
- Professionalism: Display a high degree of professionalism and strict confidentiality.
- Efficiency: Possess the ability to multi-task with above-average organizational skills.
- 3+ years of experience in Human Resources.
- Bachelor's Degree applicable to Human Resources (or an equivalent field), or equivalent combined job experience.
- Industry Fit: Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Technical Literacy: Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Ready to build your career with us? Explore this active listing and apply directly through the official Standard Iron Careers Portal (https://www.std-iron.com/careers/) or submit your resume through our local Hartford Indeed postings.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience in Human Resources
- Bachelor's degree applicable to Human Resources or an equivalent field, or equivalent combined job experience
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- High degree of professionalism and strict confidentiality
- Ability to multitask with above-average organizational skills
- Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
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The Company
What We Do
Standard Iron is a U.S.-based manufacturing partner specializing in metal fabrication, complex weldments, custom fuel and hydraulic tanks, and architectural metals. With more than 90 years of experience and seven advanced facilities across North America, it works with OEMs and customers in agriculture, energy, construction, and other essential industries, providing tailored solutions that streamline production, improve throughput, optimize costs, and support product development.
