HR Generalist (Manufacturing)

Location: Houston, TX (onsite)

A well-established industrial manufacturer is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support its Houston operations. This is a hands-on opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys balancing talent acquisition with day-to-day human resources responsibilities while partnering closely with operations leadership in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys building relationships across all levels of an organization, and takes pride in creating efficient HR processes that support both employees and business objectives. As the company continues to grow, there will be opportunities for increased responsibility and long-term career development.

What You Will Do

• Support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management support, and offboarding.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and professional positions by partnering with hiring managers, staffing agencies, and recruiting firms.
• Process payroll and support benefits administration, leave management, and employee HR programs.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to resolve employee relations matters and provide day-to-day HR guidance.
• Generate HR reports and maintain accurate workforce data using the HRIS.
• Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives and support a positive workplace culture.
• Build strong working relationships with employees and leaders throughout the operation.
• Manage multiple priorities independently while providing responsive HR support across the site.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Specialist role.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting as part of a broader HR position.
• Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or other operational environment experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and employment law.
• Experience using HRIS platforms such as Dayforce, Paycom, Paylocity, or similar systems.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility across all levels of an organization.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize work and operate independently.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Long-term career growth within a growing organization

About Blue Signal: 

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in human resources (HR) recruitment. Our HR recruiters have a strong reputation for finding top-performing talent in areas such as HR leadership, talent acquisition, and HR operations. Learn more at bit.ly/3PValhv