Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Generalist is a hands-on HR leader responsible for ensuring consistent and effective execution of people practices across the business while providing insights that support informed decision-making.

This role serves as a critical bridge between strategy and execution, translating HR priorities into day-to-day actions at the plant level. While not responsible for setting strategy, this position plays a key role in operationalizing initiatives and bringing forward real-time feedback from leaders and team members.

Success in this role requires strong visibility on the shop floor, credibility with leaders, and a proactive approach to driving a positive team member experience aligned with business outcomes. The role is expected to spend a minimum of 30% of time on the shop floor, actively engaging with team members and leaders.

Key Responsibilities

HR Execution and Operational Excellence

• Ensure consistent execution of core HR processes including employee relations, performance management, compliance, and policy application
• Manage and resolve employee relations matters in a timely, fair, and consistent manner
• Lead investigations and corrective actions with sound judgment and proper documentation
• Administer HR programs such as leave of absence, accommodations, and policy interpretation
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accuracy in payroll, benefits, and HR data transactions
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws

Leader Support and Enablement

• Provide daily guidance to leaders on employee-related matters
• Coach leaders on performance management, feedback, and development practices
• Support leaders in handling complex or sensitive situations
• Reinforce consistency, accountability, and fair application of policies

Team Member Experience and Engagement

• Maintain a visible and consistent presence on the shop floor, spending at least 30% of time engaging directly with team members and leaders
• Act as an approachable HR partner and trusted resource
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environment
• Support engagement initiatives and action planning based on feedback
• Identify trends impacting morale, retention, and overall experience

Talent and Workforce Support

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and leadership on hiring, onboarding, and internal mobility
• Support workforce planning, talent reviews, and succession efforts
• Help identify development opportunities to strengthen team capability

Insights and Continuous Improvement

• Analyze trends in turnover, engagement, performance, and employee feedback
• Provide actionable insights to leaders and HR leadership
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency
• Support implementation of enterprise HR initiatives

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment preferred

Skills and Capabilities

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
• Sound judgment and ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion
• Ability to balance execution with analytical thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and prioritization abilities
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action

Working Approach

• Maintains strong visibility and engagement with leaders and team members, with a minimum of 30% of time spent on the shop floor
• Operates with an outward mindset focused on impact and results
• Drives consistency and accountability in HR practices
• Connects team member experience with business needs

Shift

Full or Part Time

Cabinetworks Group (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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