HR Generalist

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

 Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled HR Generalist to join our HR team. The HR Generalist partners with both union and non-union employees and managers to deliver exceptional HR service while supporting strategic HR initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment. This role balances transactional tasks with opportunities to contribute to broader HR strategies, supporting compliance, engagement, and operational excellence within a unionized environment. Reporting to the HR Manager, this position is a key member of the HR team, collaborating to drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and employee development.

Job Duties:

• Partner with the HR team and business leaders to deliver an exceptional onboarding experience that ensures new hires receive all necessary information, training, and documentation.
• Conduct employee orientations, collect onboarding documentation, and ensure accurate setup in the payroll system.
• Ensure compliance with I-9 requirements, including verifying employment eligibility and coordinating timely re-verifications.
• Coordinate offboarding activities to support a smooth transition for departing employees, including equipment return and documentation.
• Serve as a trusted HR partner by addressing and resolving official complaints, conducting investigations, and mediating conflicts in a union environment.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, maintain documentation, and assist with disciplinary actions and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Analyze trends in employee relations and recommend improvements to foster a positive work environment.
• Support the Employee Events Team with engagement initiatives, including quarterly events and the annual holiday party.
• Conduct annual employee engagement surveys, analyze results, and recommend initiatives to enhance employee experience.
• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, and act as a backup for payroll processing monthly as needed.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including payroll-related tax files.
• Manage deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and commissions, and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Oversee community engagement and recognition programs, including administration within Paylocity.
• Stay current on changes in employment law and ensure HR policies remain compliant, relevant, and effectively communicated.
• Educate and assist employees with benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, EAP, 401(k), and PTO.
• Coordinate with third-party consultants, vendors, and stakeholders; review contracts, reconcile invoices, and manage service providers.
• Manage special projects, including employee engagement initiatives, and oversee referral programs and bonus payments.
• Conduct exit interviews, manage offboarding processes, and handle IT and company property returns.
• Create and maintain accurate onboarding, offboarding, and termination processes and procedures; analyze trends and recommend improvements.
• Participate in various committees and meetings such as Safety, Scholarship, Newsletter, Weekly L10 HR Meetings, annual employee meetings, and quarterly town halls.
• Attend quarterly lunch-and-learn sessions, annual conferences, and collect continuing education credits for professional development.
• Assist with immigration processes in partnership with external counsel and the HR Manager.
• Support performance improvement processes, including documentation, tracking, and assisting with PIPs and disciplinary actions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA in Human Resources required
• Three years of experience handling union relations required
• Three years of experience in an HR and or Recruiting role required
• Three years of payroll experience required
• Three years of experience in an ATS system required
• High levels of organizational and time management skills required
• High levels of analytical, observational, and active listening skills required
• High levels of reliability required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
•  Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 26 lbs. or more required
•  Ability to stoop and bend required
•  Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required
•  Ability to travel 20% of the time domestically required
•  Alignment with company core values required

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA in Human Resources or equivalent preferred
• At least one year of experience in manufacturing preferred
• At least one year of event planning experience preferred
• Prior experience in Paylocity preferred
• Prior experience in Workable preferred

Benefits

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K and bonus
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years