Human Resource Generalist

Overview

Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc. is seeking a proactive, relationship-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support key HR functions, with a strong emphasis on talent acquisition, employee relations, onboarding, and organizational development.

 

This role is responsible for managing full-cycle recruitment for assigned production and nonproduction positions while partnering closely with other recruiters, hiring managers, and company leadership to develop effective sourcing strategies and meet workforce needs. The position also supports employer branding, employee relations, training, compliance, and initiatives that contribute to organizational success.

 

The ideal candidate combines hands-on recruiting expertise with strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills and enjoys collaborating across teams to attract, develop, and retain talent.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned production and nonproduction positions, from candidate sourcing and screening through interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and extension of employment offers.
• Partner closely with other recruiters and hiring managers to coordinate recruitment efforts, develop sourcing strategies, and address current and future staffing needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and maintain job descriptions aligned with position requirements and business objectives.
• Partner with other recruiters to develop and refine interview guides and job-related questions that support consistent and effective candidate evaluations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through job fairs, university and technical college recruitment, community organizations, professional associations, trade groups, social media, and employee referral programs.
• Partner with management and Marketing to strengthen Bruno’s employer brand and expand recruiting outreach.
• Develop and maintain relationships with staffing agencies and ensure service labor agreements align with company expectations.
• Collaborate with other recruiters on external recruiting events, networking opportunities, and talent sourcing initiatives.
• Prepare hiring recommendations, negotiate employment offers, and extend offers to selected candidates.
• Track, analyze, and report recruiting metrics to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, partnering with the HR team to promote fair, consistent, and effective practices.
• Work with managers and employees to address workplace concerns, support conflict resolution, and coordinate appropriate corrective action.
• Conduct exit interviews and identify trends or opportunities to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Partner with the HR team to coordinate company events, employee activities, and engagement initiatives.

Onboarding, Training, and HR Programs

• Support for new hire onboarding processes.
• Support Quality Systems for ISO 9001
• Oversee the tuition reimbursement program and administer jury duty and bereavement leave requests in accordance with company policies.
• Partner with HR colleagues to coordinate training initiatives, including recruiting and hiring practices, leadership development, HR systems, and employee relations.
• Support internship and on-the-job training (OJT) programs and related outreach initiatives. 

Compliance and HR Administration

• Administer and maintain the company’s affirmative action program, as applicable.
• Partner with the HR Manager to maintain required records, reports, and logs related to applicable EEO, AAP, health care compliance, and other employment requirements.
• Consult with the HR Manager to help ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices comply with applicable federal and state laws.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential employee and recruitment records.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Five to eight years of professional human resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing or professional environment.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and recruiting candidates at multiple organizational levels using a variety of recruitment methods.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment for both production and nonproduction positions.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS); iCIMS experience preferred.
• Experience with employee relations, onboarding, HR administration, and employment compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong talent acquisition, sourcing, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with hiring managers, recruiters, employees, and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional business correspondence and present information to individuals and groups.
• Ability to interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, technical information, and applicable employment regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and use HR information systems and recruiting technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently within established guidelines.
• Commitment to consistent, fair, and professional HR practices.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position primarily operates in an office environment and may occasionally require lifting, bending, or other routine physical activities associated with office work.