Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist | Ashland City, TN

Overview

Support HR operations for a manufacturing plant, partnering with employees and leaders on onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits, leave administration, compliance, and engagement initiatives. Reports to the Plant HR Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers.
• Lead onboarding, orientation, and employee integration activities.
• Investigate employee relations concerns and support conflict resolution.
• Administer FMLA, LOA, Workers' Compensation, and benefits-related processes.
• Support performance management and coach leaders on HR practices.
• Maintain personnel files, HR records, and EEO/AA reporting compliance.
• Conduct HR policy and compliance training.
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Represent the company at unemployment hearings as needed.
• Provide HR support across multiple shifts in a fast-paced plant environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• Experience handling employee relations, investigations, and documentation.
• Experience administering FMLA, LOA, and Workers' Compensation.
• Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and record retention practices.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments; manufacturing preferred.
• HRIS experience (UltiPro preferred) and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and support multiple shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience with onboarding, benefits, recruiting, payroll, and talent management.
• Performance management and workforce planning experience.
• Spanish language skills.
• Power BI familiarity.

Work Environment

• Full-time, onsite role in a manufacturing facility.
• Visible plant-floor presence required.
• Supports a 24/7, multi-shift operation, including occasional weekends and holidays.
• Exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, and a fast-paced production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashland City, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $38.46/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ashland City,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.