HR Generalist
Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Title of Supervisor: Human Resources Manager
Job Location: Morristown, TN
Company Website: www.greenworkstools.com
Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist supports daily HR operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong focus on recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee record management, attendance tracking, and workforce support. This role partners closely with HR leadership, hiring managers, supervisors, and staffing agencies to ensure efficient hiring processes, accurate recordkeeping, and a positive employee experience.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, professional, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Recruiting & Hiring Support
Coordinate high-volume recruiting activities for hourly manufacturing positions
Track applicant flow, interview status, and hiring progress
Schedule and confirm interviews with candidates, hiring managers, and supervisors
Prepare interview schedules, resumes, and interview materials
Send interview reminders and track candidate attendance
Communicate with staffing agencies regarding candidate status and onboarding progress
Assist with background check and drug screen coordination
Onboarding & New Hire Administration
Prepare onboarding packets and new hire documentation
Coordinate completion of employment paperwork including I-9s, W-4s, policies, and acknowledgements
Track onboarding completion and follow up on missing documents
Schedule orientation sessions, onboarding activities, and training start dates
Facilitate onboarding activities including safety training, policy reviews, and required training modules
Maintain onboarding logs and first-day attendance records
Coordinate badge requests and plant access for new employees
Employee Records & HR Administration
Create and maintain confidential employee personnel files in paper and/or electronic formats
File onboarding documentation, attendance records, and disciplinary documentation
Ensure HR records are complete, accurate, and maintained in compliance with company standards
Support HR data entry, reporting, and administrative functions
Assist HR leadership with special projects and departmental initiatives
Attendance & Workforce Tracking
Track employee attendance including absences, tardiness, and no-call/no-show occurrences
Maintain attendance reports and workforce tracking spreadsheets
Identify and escalate attendance or timekeeping discrepancies
Track assignment start and end dates for temporary employees
Maintain staffing rosters for temporary and direct-hire employees
Monitor headcount, open positions, and active assignments by department and shift
Prepare routine staffing and workforce reports for HR and operational leadership
Qualifications
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational and time-management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Strong administrative and coordination skills
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in Human Resources, recruiting coordination, or administrative support
Experience in a manufacturing or high-volume hourly workforce environment
Familiarity working with temporary staffing agencies
Experience supporting attendance tracking or timekeeping processes
Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, or onboarding platforms preferred
Personal Characteristics
Reliable, dependable, and consistent
Professional and approachable with employees at all levels
Comfortable working with repetitive and detail-oriented tasks
Able to follow established processes and procedures
Flexible and calm during periods of high hiring volume
Strong sense of urgency and accountability
Work Environment
Fast-paced manufacturing and production environment
Frequent interaction with employees, supervisors, candidates, and staffing partners
Combination of office and plant floor interaction as needed
Position Scope
This role supports HR operations and administrative processes but does not independently:
Make hiring or termination decisions
Administer disciplinary action
Interpret HR policies independently
Manage employee relations matters beyond intake and escalation to HR leadership
Greenworks is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.