Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist Job Description
This temporary on-site Human Resources Generalist role focuses on independently managing day-to-day HR activities for an hourly workforce in a manufacturing environment. The position serves as the primary HR contact at the site for routine employee and supervisor needs, while escalating complex employee relations, legal, compensation, and strategic matters to senior HR leadership.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for routine HR needs from employees and supervisors, providing timely and accurate guidance.
- Support attendance management, employee relations issues, corrective-action documentation, and responses to policy questions.
- Coordinate hourly and temporary staffing needs by partnering with recruiters, hiring stakeholders, and staffing agencies.
- Support the full new-hire process, including onboarding, orientation, I-9 verification, background checks, and ensuring site readiness for new employees.
- Process routine employee changes and maintain accurate and up-to-date employee documentation and records.
- Support HRIS and payroll-related activities, including UKG transactions, timekeeping and PTO follow-up, payroll changes, and routine HR reporting.
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment and leave-related questions, coordinating with centralized Benefits and HR resources when needed.
- Partner with Safety and site leadership on routine employee and compliance matters to support a safe and compliant workplace.
- Maintain visibility into open HR issues, track follow-up actions, and appropriately escalate higher-risk or complex matters to senior HR leadership.
- Build strong working relationships across the site to foster trust, communication, and collaboration between HR and operations.
Essential Skills
- At least 3 years of broad Human Resources Generalist experience, with 5 or more years strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting an hourly workforce in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or similar environment strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with employee relations, including attendance management and corrective-action processes.
- Demonstrated experience with onboarding processes, HRIS transactions, benefits and leave coordination, and maintaining employee records.
- Strong organizational skills and reliable follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Comfort working independently on site, making sound decisions within established guidelines and knowing when to escalate issues.
- Experience using UKG or similar HRIS and timekeeping systems.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain policies and procedures clearly.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, supervisors, and leadership.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Professional HR certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP is a plus.
- Experience in HR administration, including documentation, reporting, and compliance support.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and continuous improvement in HR processes.
Work Environment
This role is 100% on-site, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is based in a manufacturing environment with access to office facilities, requiring regular interaction with both production and office staff. The work involves moving between office and production areas, collaborating closely with supervisors, employees, and safety personnel. The environment is fast-paced and operationally focused, with an expectation of professional attire appropriate for an office within a manufacturing setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lebanon, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $35.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lebanon, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lebanon,TN.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.