Lead All People Operations for a Growing Manufacturing Plant

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and relationship-driven Plant HR Generalist to serve as the primary HR point of contact for our Orion, MI manufacturing facility. This role functions as the on-site HR lead, supporting employees, partnering with plant leadership, and collaborating closely with our corporate HR team to ensure smooth, compliant, and people-focused operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoys owning the full spectrum of HR activities without direct reports. You’ll manage your own schedule, juggle multiple priorities, and become the “go-to” trusted resource for all things people-related at the plant.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the on-site HR lead, overseeing the full range of plant-level HR functions, including:

Employee relations support, coaching, and guidance for hourly and salaried employees
New-hire onboarding, orientation, and workforce integration
Talent acquisition partnership (local recruiting activities + close alignment with corporate TA)
Employee engagement and culture-building initiatives
HR policy interpretation and application
Leave of absence administration and benefits coordination (in partnership with corporate HR)
Accurate and timely HR records, reporting, and compliance documentation
Performance management support and coaching for plant leaders
Support safety programs, training, and incident documentation
Partner with corporate HR on programs, data requests, and people initiatives
Serve as the communication bridge between hourly staff, plant leadership, and corporate HR

Who Thrives in This Role

You’ll excel in this position if you are:

Exceptionally organized with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage a constantly shifting workload
A clear, confident communicator who can tailor messaging to employees, supervisors, engineers, and corporate leaders
Proactive and resourceful, able to anticipate issues and address them before they escalate
Comfortable as a “department of one,” owning all HR tasks independently while collaborating closely with corporate
Approachable, trustworthy, and empathetic, with a service-oriented mindset
Strong in follow-through—nothing slips through the cracks

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
5+ years of HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of HR best practices and employment law
Excellent time management, prioritization, and documentation skills
High emotional intelligence and a commitment to building a positive workplace culture
Ability to partner effectively with multiple stakeholders across the plant and corporate offices

Why Join Us

High visibility and autonomy., you own the HR function for the plant
A strong, supportive corporate HR team ready to partner with you
Opportunity to directly influence plant culture and people operations
Stable, growing company with a continuous improvement mindset
Make an impact every single day in a dynamic manufacturing setting

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