HR Generalist Jobs

COMPANY OVERVIEW

HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your eyes, hands, arms, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to design innovative, high performance PPE that helps ensure workers return home in the same condition they arrived. Our mission is to provide the protection that makes this possible, for every worker, everywhere.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented HR Generalist to support our growing operations team. This role serves as a hands-on HR Generalist supporting production, warehouse, and office employees across recruiting, onboarding, payroll support, employee relations, training coordination, and HR operations.

The role emphasizes supporting production and warehouse employees across hiring, onboarding, payroll coordination, and employee relations, while also owning onboarding coordination for office employees and supporting sales training logistics. Payroll responsibilities will be introduced and expanded over time in partnership with Finance and HR leadership. This position will continue to grow into broader HR Generalist responsibilities over time.

The role is structured with approximately focus on production and warehouse HR support, payroll processing support, office onboarding/orientation, and supporting sales training logistics.

LOCATION

Onsite at our Headquarters: 640 Leffingwell Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Warehouse HR Generalist Support

• Serve as primary HR support for production and warehouse employees across the employee lifecycle, in partnership with the Senior HR Generalist
• Lead high-volume recruiting for production/warehouse roles
• Coordinate interviews, hiring events, and candidate flow
• Partner with supervisors and operations leaders on hiring decisions
• Manage candidate communication and experience
• Own onboarding for all production/warehouse new hires
• Schedule and facilitate new hire orientation
• Ensure completion of pre-employment requirements
• Support early employee experience (first 30–60–90 days)
• Support PTO tracking and attendance management
• Support employee relations in conjunction with the Senior HR Generalist
• Assist with investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action
• Coach supervisors on day-to-day employee management and best practices
• Reinforce consistent application of policies and procedures on the floor
• Support performance management and corrective action processes in partnership with HR leadership
• Assist supervisors with employee coaching, attendance management, and policy interpretation
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR/payroll data integrity within ADP
• Respond to employee questions related to timekeeping, payroll coordination, policies, onboarding, and HR procedures
• Participate in HR process improvement initiatives and operational projects and committees.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives within production and warehouse teams
• Support safety program and building a culture of safety

Payroll Processing & Coordination Support

• Serve as a backup payroll processor in partnership with Finance, with payroll responsibilities introduced and expanded over time based on business needs, training, and demonstrated readiness.
• Assist with payroll preparation activities such as reviewing timecards, PTO entries, missed punches, manager approvals, and basic payroll data accuracy before payroll is finalized.
• Respond to basic employee questions related to payroll, timekeeping, PTO, and payroll processes, escalating complex or sensitive matters to Finance or HR leadership as appropriate.

Office Onboarding & HR Coordination

• Coordinate all onboarding activities for salaried/office employees across departments
• Manage a structured onboarding plan (30-60-90 day experience) in partnership with hiring managers
• Coordinate cross-functional onboarding logistics
• Training schedules, internal meetings, and introductions
• Travel, calendars, and communication with new hires
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality onboarding experience for all office employees
• Partner with HR and business leaders to continuously improve onboarding processes and materials
• Provide HR coordination support including interview scheduling and administrative execution
• Assist with HR administrative processes and cross-functional HR coordination
• Support HR reporting, documentation, and workflow management within HR systems

Sales Training Coordination & Support

• Partner closely with the Corporate Sales Trainer to support all training coordination and logistics
• Manage training calendars, scheduling, and communication across the sales organization
• Support onboarding and ongoing development programs for sales employees
• Provide administrative and coordination support to ensure smooth execution of all sales training initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Ability to build relationships with employees and supervisors across all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills
• Ability to balance administrative execution with employee-facing HR support

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2–5 years of HR experience (Coordinator or Generalist preferred)
• Experience with payroll processing preferred
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, or LMS systems preferred

ADDITIONAL COMPTETENCIES

Successful candidates will embody the following traits and skills: Critical thinking and problem solving, Planning and Organizing, Decision-making, Effective Communication, Persuasiveness, Influencing and Leading, Delegation, Team Work, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Adaptability, and Stress Tolerance

COMPENSATION

Competitive Base + Bonus

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Vacation

Opportunity to help keep people safe with a premium product

HexArmor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At HexArmor, we believe diversity in people and ideas makes us stronger. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee workforce honoring people’s experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. As one HexArmor community, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and impartial.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

** Employment offers are contingent upon an E-Verify check and the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check **