OverviewConfidential HR Generalist
Manufacturing Environment | Martinsburg, WV Area
Confidential Employer
About the Opportunity
A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a high-volume production facility in the Martinsburg, WV area.
This is a hands-on HR role responsible for recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, payroll administration support, and day-to-day HR operations. The successful candidate will serve as a visible HR presence throughout the facility, partnering with leaders and employees to support workforce needs while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
This opportunity is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys working directly with employees, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and takes pride in driving hiring and onboarding activities with urgency and professionalism.
What You'll Do
- Lead recruiting efforts for hourly manufacturing positions
- Coordinate and execute onboarding activities for new employees
- Support employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes
- Assist with payroll administration and HR record maintenance
- Partner with supervisors and managers to support workforce planning and staffing needs
- Maintain confidentiality regarding employee information, compensation, and personnel matters
- Serve as a visible and approachable HR resource throughout the facility
- Conduct regular plant-floor engagement with employees and supervisors
- Assist with employee communications, retention efforts, and workforce support initiatives
- Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and employment practices
What Success Looks Like
In the first 6–12 months, the successful candidate will:
- Improve recruiting and onboarding responsiveness
- Help reduce hiring lead times and onboarding delays
- Maintain a strong pipeline of qualified manufacturing candidates
- Build trust and credibility with employees and supervisors
- Support workforce growth initiatives and staffing ramps
- Deliver accurate and timely HR and payroll support
- Serve as a reliable resource for employee relations and HR guidance
Work Environment
- Fully onsite position
- Manufacturing plant environment
- Fast-paced and highly interactive workplace
- Combination of office responsibilities and regular plant-floor engagement
- Frequent interaction with hourly employees, supervisors, and leadership
- Requires responsiveness, organization, adaptability, and strong communication skills
- Occasional flexibility may be needed to support varying shift schedules and workforce demands
This is not a desk-only HR role. The ideal candidate enjoys being present in the operation, building relationships, and supporting employees where the work happens.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- 1–5 years of HR Generalist and/or recruiting experience
- Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding activities
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing or plant-based HR experience
- High-volume recruiting experience
- Payroll administration exposure
- Employee relations and performance management experience
- Bilingual communication skills
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be:
- Outgoing and approachable
- Confident and professional
- Action-oriented and responsive
- Comfortable working directly with employees on the production floor
- Trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information
- Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Motivated to take initiative and solve problems without constant direction
Why Consider This Opportunity
- Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization
- Play a key role in workforce growth and employee engagement
- Gain broad HR experience across recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and employee relations
- Work closely with operational leadership and make a visible impact on the business
- Opportunity for long-term career growth within a manufacturing environment
Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus opportunity commensurate with experience.
Location: Martinsburg, WV area (fully onsite).
This search is being conducted confidentially. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person