Human Resources Generalist (Manager)
3 days ago
North Brunswick
Position Overview Bedding Industries of America is seeking a hands-on HR Manager (Generalist+) to support and execute core people operations within a manufacturing environment. This role will act as the primary HR partner onsite, responsible for managing day-to-day HR functions while also helping bring structure, consistency, and best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate is a strong, well-rounded HR professional who can operate at a manager level without heavy people leadership, with a focus on employee relations, compliance, and workforce support. This individual should be comfortable working closely with plant leadership and supporting a high-volume, hourly workforce. This role can be based in North Brunswick, NJ, Chicago, IL, or Los Angeles, CA. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & HR Leadership • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions, • Coach managers on performance management, employee engagement, and best practices, • Foster a positive, compliant, and productive workplace environment HR Operations & Compliance • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and internal policies, • Maintain HR records, reporting, and documentation across the employee lifecycle, • Support implementation and consistency of HR policies and procedures across the site Recruitment & Onboarding • Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles, • Partner with leadership on workforce planning and hiring needs, • Oversee onboarding and ensure a consistent, positive new hire experience _ Payroll & Benefits (Oversight) • Partner with internal teams or vendors to support payroll and benefits administration, • Ensure accuracy of employee data, timekeeping, and reporting, • Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and assist with audits and compliance Performance Management & Training • Support performance review processes, goal setting, and corrective action plans, • Coordinate training initiatives, including onboarding and compliance-related programs, • Identify opportunities for employee development and retention Process Improvement & Standardization • Identify gaps in current HR processes and implement improvements, • Help standardize practices related to onboarding, employee relations, and policy enforcement, • Support leadership in building scalable HR processes aligned with business needs Manufacturing / Floor Support • Maintain a visible presence on the production floor, building relationships with employees, • Partner with operations leadership to support attendance, retention, and workforce challenges, • Reinforce safety policies and support compliance initiatives in a manufacturing environment Qualifications • 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or HR manager capacity, • Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or high-volume hourly workforce environments strongly preferred, • Strong background in employee relations, compliance, and HR operations, • Experience with payroll and benefits coordination/oversight (not full ownership), • Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and hit the ground running, • Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills Preferred • Experience supporting multi-site environments, • Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP, Paycom, UKG, etc.), • Exposure to process improvement or building HR structure in growing organizations Compensation • Base Salary: $90,000 – $120,000