Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist Job Description This Human Resources Generalist role supports a large, rapidly growing manufacturing facility by designing, implementing, and delivering HR programs that strengthen operations and enhance the employee experience. The position partners closely with plant leadership to improve engagement, retention, communication, and overall organizational effectiveness, while maintaining a visible presence on the production floor. The role focuses on employee relations, leadership coaching, and continuous improvement across the entire employee lifecycle in a dynamic, high-growth environment. Responsibilities

- Take ownership of specific HR initiatives that support effective plant operations by developing, implementing, and delivering HR programs such as training, communications, and other people-focused initiatives.
- Identify employee value proposition issues that contribute to turnover and collaborate with plant HR leadership to design and implement actionable improvement plans.
- Partner with plant and functional leaders to develop and execute action plans that improve employee engagement, communication, and overall organizational effectiveness.
- Establish and maintain a regular, visible presence on the plant floor to understand day-to-day realities, build relationships, and stay closely connected to the workforce.
- Manage and mitigate employee concerns by supporting supervisors and leaders in creating open forums for discussion, feedback, and resolution of plant issues.
- Resolve employee relations issues in a fair, consistent, and timely manner that balances employee needs with the operational requirements of a high-volume manufacturing plant.
- Coach and counsel plant management on leadership and management practices that foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
- Use employee feedback, engagement data, and other insights to drive continuous improvement in employee retention and engagement strategies.
- Lead initiatives that enhance the employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee involvement programs, and employee recognition efforts.
- Collaborate with operations leaders to align HR practices with production goals, staffing needs, and the realities of a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Support the deployment and ongoing management of global HR business processes and programs, ensuring consistent application at the plant level.
- Help ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and policies in Arizona through sound HR practices, training, and guidance to leaders.
- Contribute to building a strong plant culture in a fast-growing environment by supporting change management, communication, and integration activities.

Essential Skills

- At least 5 years of experience in human resources, with demonstrated responsibility for HR programs and employee relations.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
- Successful track record in the deployment of global HR business processes or programs within a complex organization.
- At least 2 years of operations experience, ideally supporting or working closely with manufacturing or production environments.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and policies in Arizona and the ability to apply them in day-to-day HR decisions.
- Proven ability to partner with leadership to develop and execute action plans that improve engagement, communication, and organizational effectiveness.
- Experience managing or supporting large employee populations, including hourly and salaried employees.
- Strong coaching and counseling skills to support plant management in developing effective leadership practices.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve employee relations issues fairly and consistently.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with significant change and operational complexity.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to build trust and maintain a strong presence on the production floor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience working directly on a production floor or a strong willingness to spend significant time on the production floor.
- Experience in a large manufacturing company, particularly in high-volume or automated production environments.
- Experience supporting or managing HR for a workforce of 1,000 or more employees.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, enabling effective communication with a diverse workforce.
- Experience supporting 24/7 operations or shift-based workforces.
- Prior involvement in onboarding, employee involvement programs, and recognition initiatives.
- Exposure to highly automated manufacturing lines and technology-driven production processes.

Work Environment This role supports a large, high-growth manufacturing plant that produces solar panels in a highly automated, state-of-the-art facility. The site operates 24/7 with multiple production lines, some heavily automated and others involving more traditional factory work such as panel assembly and handling. The workforce includes a substantial hourly population working 12-hour steady shifts from approximately 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., along with a significant salaried employee base. The HR team flexes its hours to provide coverage across shifts and remains available for urgent issues or emergencies on weekends to support continuous operations. The facility is located in Tolleson, Arizona, and offers a dynamic environment that combines elements of a start-up with the stability and resources of a large, established organization. The culture emphasizes growth, opportunity, and close alignment between HR and operations, with HR maintaining a strong presence on the plant floor to stay connected to employees and support ongoing change and expansion.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Glendale, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. I have the company benefits added to the req under additional documents.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Glendale, AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Glendale,AZ. About Actalent

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