Senior Human Resources Generalist

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage HR processes including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, payroll coordination, and benefits administration in accordance with documented procedures and legal standards.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR-related policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and site-specific goals that align with the company’s quality management system.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records (paper and electronic) for traceability, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a primary liaison between HR and employees, facilitating communications on policies, benefits, development programs, and conflict resolution.
• Monitor and ensure consistent application of HR policies and support root cause analysis and corrective action in employee relations.
• Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and professional development.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead employee engagement events including holiday celebrations, business milestones, and appreciation events.
• Support leadership in workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning processes.
• Identify, plan, and coordinate internal and external training.
• Attend shift meetings and conduct regular floor walks to maintain HR visibility and ensure workplace communication and safety.
• Provide input on cross-functional HR initiatives and represent HR on project teams focused on systems improvement and standardization.
• Maintain KPIs and HR metrics (e.g., turnover and absenteeism) to support data-driven decisions and continual improvement initiatives.
• Interpret and enforce HR policies, SOPs, and employment regulations.
• Lead investigations and recommend corrective actions in alignment with documented HR procedures.
• Coordinate hiring decisions and manage recruitment activities.
• Develop and recommend procedural changes to improve HR performance.

Authorities:

• Escalate and advise on compliance or disciplinary matters to senior HR leadership or legal counsel.
• Authorized to access, update, and maintain confidential employee records.
• Authorized to manage timekeeping data and initiate related corrective actions.
• Authorized to communicate official company policies, procedures, and benefits to employees.
• Authorized to coordinate and present HR training and orientation activities.
• Authorized to distribute uniforms, badges, and equipment essential to employee readiness and security.

Minimum Qualification / Education Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required, degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience combination may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.

Minimum Skills Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual collaboration platform Teams.
• Working knowledge of HRIS system. (UKG preferred)
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of labor law and employment practices in the U.S.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of administrative, office, or HR generalist experience.
• 2+ years of full cycle recruiting experience.
• Prior experience supporting a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Direct experience managing HR programs, employee relations, and performance management required.

About Kinedyne: 

Over the course of five decades, Kinedyne has evolved from a single facility in New Jersey to an international organization with more than 500 employees at facilities in four different countries around the world. As we grew and our product lines evolved, we believed that with Better Cargo Securement- Greater Cargo Capacity- and Faster Cargo Access Technologies, we can make the increasingly complex shipping environment just a litter easier for the industry to deal with today and as the future unfolds.

All the efforts throughout our history have enabled us to provide our customers the products, service, and support that they have come to expect from us over our five decades of growth, we've earned our right to be called The Cargo Control People.

What We Offer: 

• A comprehensive Benefits Package that includes:
• Medical/ Dental/Vision-with HSA (company provides yearly funding).
• Individual or Family Plans are available at affordable bi-weekly rates.
• Paid maternity and paternal leave. 
• Company paid long & short-term disability,
• 401K with competitive company match. 
• PTO & Tuition reimbursement.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.