Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist Location: Onsite | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST) Employment Type: FullTime Salary Range: $70,000 - $82,500 + benefits Travel: Up to 10% (domestic and/or international) Position Overview An established organization within a manufacturing/light industrial environment is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the daytoday administration and execution of Human Resources activities. Reporting to senior HR leadership, this role plays a key part in supporting employees across the full HR lifecycle, with particular emphasis on payroll, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR systems . This is a handson, inperson role ideal for an HR professional who is comfortable operating independently while partnering closely with leadership and employees across multiple locations. Key Responsibilities Support HR leadership across core HR functions including payroll, compensation, benefits, and employee lifecycle activities Administer payroll with a high degree of accuracy; independently manage payroll processing Assist employees with benefits enrollment and resolve benefitrelated questions or issues Maintain employee personnel records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Investigate and support resolution of employee relations issues, including union and nonunion matters Support performance management processes through the HRIS, including training and coordination with leadership Prepare HR reports and analyze workforce data to support decisionmaking Support recruiting and hiring activities, including sourcing, onboarding, and coordination of new hire processes Assist with unionrelated activities such as disciplinary actions, contract support, and training initiatives Support implementation and communication of HR policies and the employee handbook Respond promptly to employee and management inquiries Coordinate and deliver employee and management training, including LMS administration and vendor coordination Perform additional HR duties as needed to support the department Qualifications & Experience 3-5 years of experience supporting a Human Resources function Demonstrated ability to independently process payroll Strong working knowledge of HRIS platforms; ADP Workforce Now highly preferred Experience supporting employees across multiple states and locations, including remote employees Working knowledge of employment laws across multiple states; California experience strongly preferred Experience in a union environment preferred Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing competing priorities Strong analytical, problemsolving, and communication skills Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new HR and business systems Must be authorized to work in the United States Education & Certifications Associate degree or equivalent experience within a manufacturing or light industrial environment SHRM or HRCI certification preferred Core Competencies Problem Solving: Uses data and sound judgment to resolve issues effectively HR Knowledge: Demonstrates strong understanding of HR practices and their organizational impact Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, highquality work consistently Initiative: Proactively identifies needs and takes ownership of solutions Why Consider This Opportunity? Stable, inperson role with strong leadership support Broad HR exposure across payroll, benefits, ER, recruiting, and systems Opportunity to work in a multistate, unioninclusive environment Competitive salary and benefits Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Bethlehem, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $82500.00/yr. Company benefits will be provided. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bethlehem,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.