Plant HR Generalist III

General Purpose: The Human Resources Generalist III serves as the first point of contact for HR related matters in a union plant environment. This role also serves as a liaison between the plant and corporate office on matters related to benefits and leave, payroll, regulatory compliance, and labor/employee relations. As a key member of the Corporate HR Team, this position participates in departmental activities and assists with coordination of the company's directives at the plant level. Some travel may be required. Primary Duties: Responsibilities that are requirements in order to perform the job: Administers timekeeping, payroll, paid time off, attendance, and other related tasks and reporting for the union and non-union staff Conducts recruiting activities to include reviewing applications, prescreening candidates, and coordinating interviews to fill vacant union and non-union positions Administers new hire onboarding and orientation while ensuring corresponding processes are completed in a timely manner for both union and non-union positions Administers the Collective Bargaining Agreement and facilitates the grievance process to ensure compliance with the company's contractual obligations Resolves employee and labor relations issues through investigation and problem solving, escalating issues of significance to the Corporate HR Manager or designee Facilitates and/or coordinates training, leadership, and organizational development to the workforce while maintaining accurate recordkeeping Conducts stay and exit interviews, analyzes data, and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement Participates in developing HR department goals, objectives, and process improvements Supports the open enrollment process at the plant level for both union and non-union employees with support from the corporate office Monitors unemployment and worker's compensation by reviewing claims, substantiating documentation, and responding in a timely manner Ensures legal and ethical compliance in employment and labor matters Perform other duties as assigned Supportive Functions: In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions based on business needs: Provides input and recommendations regarding company policies Assists with the preparation of the performance review process Serves as a resource for employees regarding the information and administration of the Company's group insurance benefits and leave policies Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: Excellent organizational and prioritization skills Possess exceptional oral and written communications skills Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Ability to lead projects Education/Experience Guidelines: Bachelor's degree with concentration in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or 4 years HR Generalist experience and SHRM-SCP certification, or 5 years of HR Generalist experience required 3+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment required Labor relations in a union environment preferred Physical Demands: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Ability to travel approximately up to 10% of the time. Notice: This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not a comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks and duties of the individual performing the job may differ from those outlined, and other functions, as assigned, might be part of the job. Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Sumitomo Bakelite North America Holding Inc., and all its affiliate companies, is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, familial status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Created: 2026-03-04