HR Generalist

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to own end-to-end human resources operations for our US manufacturing facility. This role will also cover general administrative support for the plant. Daily communication in both English and Chinese is required.

Responsibilities include full-cycle recruitment, new hire onboarding & employee offboarding, payroll administration, employee benefits, performance management, federal/state labor compliance, and site administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, familiar with factory hourly & salaried workforce, and able to independently manage HR and administrative functions while communicating effectively in bilingual environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for factory positions: job posting, candidate sourcing, resume screening, interview coordination, background check, reference verification and offer issuance, partner with production managers on workforce planning.
• Manage new hire onboarding and termination/offboarding procedures; complete I-9, W-4, personnel file maintenance, exit interviews and return of company property.
• Administer payroll calculation and timely payroll disbursement; coordinate payroll tax filings and statutory reporting in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including group health insurance and supplemental medical insurance; handle benefits enrollment, open enrollment, employee inquiries and vendor liaison work.
• Own the company performance review cycle: schedule reviews, collect evaluation forms, document results, and support managers with performance feedback and performance improvement plans.
• Maintain full labor & employment compliance: follow FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA and state-level labor regulations; update HR policies, maintain audit-ready records, mitigate workplace compliance risks.
• Serve as primary HR point of contact for all employees, resolve employee relations questions, track attendance, leave requests and workers’ compensation related documentation.
• Prepare regular HR reports, maintain HRIS data accuracy, and support internal and external audits as required.
• Perform general plant administrative duties: office supply management, meeting coordination, document preparation, facility vendor coordination, mail & record filing and other ad-hoc administrative support.
• Conduct daily business communications, document translation and cross-team coordination in both English and Chinese.
• Other HR and administrative tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on HR generalist experience, manufacturing / factory HR experience strongly preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese for daily workplace communication.
• Solid knowledge of US federal and state employment laws, payroll tax, benefits administration.
• Practical experience in full-cycle recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, performance management.
• Comfortable with an HRIS/payroll system (for example ADP, Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR, Workday) and with Excel/Google Sheets (formulas, filtering, clean record-keeping).
• PHR / SHRM-CP certification is a plus.
• Excellent verbal & written communication, high confidentiality, strong time management, able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Must be on-site at manufacturing facility; able to interact with production teams on the floor.
• Ability to juggle HR responsibilities alongside daily administrative work.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays.
• Stable manufacturing operation, friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

How To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter through Indeed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person