What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Jaffer Business Systems Inc.?
Job Title: HR Generalist (Operations)
Location: Mansfield, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Onsite Monday – Friday; occasional evening/weekend availability as needed
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated HR Generalist (Operations) to join our team in Mansfield, MA. This role is essential to supporting our day-to-day HR activities, fostering a positive work environment, and building strong relationships with our manufacturing team. The HR Generalist will work closely with leaders and employees to handle and resolve behavioural and performance-related issues, ensuring a productive and compliant workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and absenteeism management.
- Build rapport and trust with employees on the manufacturing floor.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and meet employee and business needs.
- Administer HR functions within Pay com, focusing on Time and Attendance (T&A) and time clocks.
- Support safety and quality standards on the production floor.
- Resolve issues in a fast-paced, noisy, and sometimes hot/cold environment, often requiring quick decision-making.
- Prevent escalation of employee issues to the front office by effectively managing concerns on the floor.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese is highly desired.
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
- Experience handling employee relations, investigations, and negotiations.
- Ability to adapt quickly, pivot between tasks, and solve problems efficiently.
This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources.
If you are an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and innovative company, we encourage you to apply!