Position Summary
Smoke Guard, recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years, is looking for a passionate and driven HR Generalist who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys being deeply connected to the employee experience.
In this role, no two days will look the same. One moment you may be supporting a leader through a difficult conversation with an employee; the next, you could be walking the floor, connecting with employees, helping coordinate onboarding for a new hire, assisting with a leave of absence, supporting recruiting efforts, or partnering with operations leaders to improve team engagement and retention.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys handling issues at the lowest possible level through communication, trust, accountability, and partnership. We are looking for someone who brings energy, professionalism, sound judgment, and a team-first mindset while helping foster a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and challenged to grow.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee advocacy with business partnership and who wants to make a visible impact on culture, leadership development, and operational success.
What a Day in Life Looks Like
- Walking on the production floor and connecting with employees and leaders to build trust and maintain strong relationships.
- Coaching managers through employee relations concerns, performance conversations, and leadership challenges.
- Supporting recruiting efforts by screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and helping create a positive candidate experience.
- Partnering with employees and leaders on leave administration, accommodations, and workplace concerns while ensuring compliance with federal and California employment laws.
- Assisting with union-related questions, employee concerns, and maintaining positive working relationships.
- Leading onboard efforts to ensure new employees feel welcomed, connected, and set up for success from day one.
- Conducting workplace investigations with professionalism, fairness, and confidentiality.
- Supporting employee engagement activities, recognition efforts, celebrations, and culture-building initiatives.
Partnering with leadership to improve retention, accountability, communication, and overall team effectiveness. - Helping maintain accurate HR records, reporting, payroll coordination, and HRIS data management.
Jumping in where needed to support the business, employees, and team.
What We’re Looking For
- A team player who enjoys collaborating and building strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Someone who is approachable, visible, and comfortable working directly with employees and operations leaders.
- Strong employee relations and conflict resolution experience with the ability to remain calm and professional in difficult situations.
- Experience supporting California leave laws, multi-state employment practices, and preferably union environments.
- A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and follows through.
- Someone who enjoys helping create a positive, engaging, and fun workplace culture while still holding high standards and accountability.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
Experience
- 2-5 years of experience in Human Resources role.
- Experience managing Human Resources across multiple states including California.
- 1-2 years of Union experience.
Other Requirements
- Candidates who receive an offer of employment must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
- This position requires some travel around 10%.
- This role requires driving for the Company, so candidates who receive an offer of employment for this role must have a current driver’s license and have a clean MVR.
- This is an in-office position.
Values:
- Safety – both physical and mental
- Respect
- Excellence
CSW Industrials offers a competitive Total Rewards package including:
- Annual Performance Bonus Program
- 401(k) $1-$1 match, up to 6% - vest immediately
- 401(k) additional matching – up to 3%
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – average 5-8%
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement