The HR Generalist provides comprehensive support to a dynamic, multishift manufacturing environment. Will partner closely with front line leaders, employees, operations, and HR leadership to strengthen employee relations, ensure compliance, support talent acquisition, drive performance management, and enhance workforce capability in a shift manufacturing environment. Will strengthen employee relations, ensure compliance, support talent acquisition, drive performance management, and enhance workforce capability.
Grounded in Saint-Gobain's Values and the TEC culture of Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration, the HR Generalist fosters a workplace where employees are respected, informed, supported, and engaged. Contributes directly to safety culture, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Key Accountabilities
Employee Relations
Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee concerns, workplace issues, and policy questions.
Partners with HR in supporting fair and thorough investigations while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and respect.
Promote a culture of trust and open communication consistent with TEC principles and Saint Gobain's values.
Compliance
Ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws as well as company policies.
Maintain audit ready documentation and support compliance reporting, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
Apply policies consistently to empower leaders and reinforce fairness across the workforce.
Front line Leadership Support
Partner with HR to support supervisors and managers with coaching, corrective action, attendance, and conflict resolution.
Provide day-to-day HR guidance that empowers leaders and promotes consistent, transparent decision making.
Reinforce expectations and company standards in a way that strengthens performance and collaboration.
Talent Acquisition
Support recruiting activities for hourly and early career salaried roles, including job postings, screening, interview coordination, and selection.
Collaborate with operations to ensure workforce plans align to staffing needs, shift coverage, and production schedules.
Lead onboarding activities to ensure new hires feel welcomed, prepared, and connected to our culture from day one.
HR Metrics
Maintain and analyze HR data including turnover, absenteeism, headcount, staffing, and employee relations metrics.
Use insights to inform decision making, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions.
Ensure accuracy and integrity in HRIS and timekeeping systems.
Collaboration & Cross Functional Partnership
Actively participate in Gemba walks at manufacturing sites to observe operations, engage with employees, and gather insights on workplace culture and employee needs, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives by participating in training sessions, facilitating employee engagement, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and workforce development.
Work closely with Operations, EHS, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Corporate HR to support business needs.
Participate in engagement activities, training efforts, and recognition programs that strengthen plant culture.
Build strong relationships at all levels to reinforce collaboration and shared ownership of workforce goals.
Manage competing priorities while recognizing when to escalate issues.
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred.
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One plus years experience as an HR Generalist in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.
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Strong understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and front line leadership support is strongly preferred.
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Excellent communication, relationship building, and coaching skills are required.
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SHRM SCP or SPHR certification is preferred
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life.
Be Well, Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want:
Commuter Benefits
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child and Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Volunteer Day
Tools Allowance
Company-issued steel-toe shoes and safety glasses
CERTAINTEED
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNAHRCompliance@saint-gobain.com .
