About this role
Make an Impact. Build Stronger Teams. Shape Our Culture.
Join an employee-owned manufacturing company where people take pride in what they do and share in the success they help create. Carris Reels seeks a motivated, people-focused Human Resources Generalist to help shape a positive, performance-driven culture across our organization.
In this role, youll be a trusted partner to employees and leaders on three shifts—supporting team development, engagement, and growth while reinforcing our core values of safety, shared ownership, and customer-driven.
What Youll Do
- Serve as a culture ambassador, promoting our employee-owned values and commitment to shared success.
- Partner with supervisors and managers to provide HR guidance in all HR function areas, such as employee relations, team development, performance management, and engagement.
- Manage full-cycle recruitment & retention—including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding—with a focus on building strong, long-term teams.
- Lead new hire orientation and onboarding programs that establish expectations for teamwork, safety, and accountability.
- Conduct safety performance analysis and deliver action plans that support EHS objectives and results.
- Maintain accurate employee data, including attendance and timekeeping, and collaborate with Corporate HR/payroll to ensure system updates are timely and accurate.
- Support employees through benefits administration and leaves of absence while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment laws.
- Facilitate training programs that enhance leadership, reinforce safety practices, and encourage continuous improvement.
- Drive employee engagement by supporting team development, wellness, and community involvement initiatives.
- Ensure consistent communication and application of company policies; serve as a trusted resource for both employees and leaders.
Why Youll Love Working Here
- Employee Ownership: Be part of a 100% employee-owned company where every voice matters and every contribution counts.
- Strong Culture: Play a key role in shaping a supportive, values-driven culture built on ownership and teamwork.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Profit-sharing
- Paid time off and holidays
Join Our Team
If youre a hands-on HR professional who thrives on building relationships, developing talent, and strengthening culture, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create a workplace where ownership, engagement, and excellence thrive.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- A genuine passion for people and a collaborative, accountable work style.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelors degree in human resources or a related field preferred.
- 3 + years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels.
- HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred; OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification a plus.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS systems preferred.