Description Overview The Senior HR Generalist will provide specialized HR support in a manufacturing environment, with a primary focus on conducting workplace investigations and managing leave of absence programs. This role involves delivering expert guidance on HR policies, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and supporting employee relations. The position requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and expertise in navigating complex HR issues in a unionized setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions. Key Responsibilities + Conduct thorough and impartial workplace investigations, addressing employee concerns, policy violations, and workplace conflicts, ensuring timely resolution and compliance with legal and organizational standards. + Manage leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, and other statutory leaves, ensuring accurate administration, documentation, and employee support. + Provide consultative HR guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, and compliance with employment laws. + Collaborate with management and union representatives to interpret and apply labor relations policies, ensuring alignment with collective bargaining agreements and regulatory requirements. + Develop and maintain HR processes related to investigations and leaves, creating metrics to track efficiency and compliance, and driving continuous improvement. + Coach supervisors and employees on navigating workplace issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and accommodation requests. + Support talent management initiatives, including performance reviews, employee development, and career pathing, as needed. + Partner with HR leadership to align HR practices with organizational goals and manufacturing operations. + Maintain accurate and confidential records related to investigations, leaves, and employee relations activities. + Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned. Requirements Qualifications + Bachelor's degree required; SHRM or HRCI certification preferred. + 5-7 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on workplace investigations and leave of absence administration. + Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a unionized setting with 800+ employees. + In-depth knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and labor regulations, with a proven ability to ensure compliance. + Strong investigative skills, including the ability to handle sensitive and complex employee relations issues with professionalism and impartiality. + Expertise in managing leave of absence programs, including documentation, compliance, and employee communication. + Excellent communication and coaching skills to support managers and employees in resolving workplace challenges. + Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing HR processes and documentation. + Commitment to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace through effective HR practices. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .