Spectrum Brands, Inc · 9 hours ago
Human Resources Generalist
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSpectrum Brands, Inc. is a leading company in the Pet Care business unit, based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Human Resources Generalist role is responsible for delivering high-quality HR services across multiple manufacturing locations, focusing on employee support, recruitment, HR operations, and compliance.
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Responsibilities
Model the Spectrum Brands values of trust, accountability, and collaboration
Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related employee questions, concerns, and requests
Provide day-to-day guidance to employees and supervisors regarding policies, procedures, attendance, payroll, and general HR practices
Provide basic support for benefits questions and direct employees to the appropriate resources
Provide basic employee relations support, including notetaking during investigations, serving as a witness in meetings, gathering preliminary information, and escalating issues appropriately to the HR Manager
Support and coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, employee surveys, and plant-wide events
Maintain strong floor presence to build trust, visibility, and accessibility with employees
Support new hire orientation, onboarding, and offboarding activities to ensure a positive and consistent employee experience
Maintain integrity of employee data within HRIS and payroll system; process job changes, leaves, terminations, and other HRIS actions
Assist employees with payroll, timekeeping, and leave questions; troubleshoot issues in partnership with corporate HR/Payroll
Maintain accurate attendance tracking, corrective action triggers, and rolling 12-month point calculations
Prepare recurring and ad-hoc HR reports (turnover, headcount, absenteeism, recruiting metrics, compensation data, etc.) and provide insights to support decision-making
Maintain personnel files and ensure compliance with documentation, retention, and audit requirements
Support employee relations documentation by maintaining organized, accurate files and ensuring timely follow-up on action items
Lead and coordinate hourly recruitment efforts across all GPC North America manufacturing sites, partnering closely with HR leads and local Operations teams
Manage full cycle recruiting for hourly production roles: job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, and onboarding
Build and maintain talent pipelines through community partnerships, job fairs, local schools/technical programs, and diversity outreach
Partner with operations teams to monitor headcount, track staffing needs, and support workforce planning initiatives
Ensure timely onboarding for new hires, internal transfers, and promotions across sites
Ensure HR policies and procedures are communicated and consistently applied across the site
Partner with the EHS and Training Manager to ensure safety training records are maintained accurately and in a timely manner
Support site and corporate HR initiatives, including safety projects, training sessions, and continuous improvement activities
Assist with execution of terminations, offboarding, and required system updates
Assist with basic employee relations processes by preparing documentation, scheduling meetings, and ensuring adherence to HR procedures
Provide general administrative and project support to the HR Manager and GPC HR team as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience
Minimum two years of HR experience required
Preferred
Manufacturing or high-volume hourly recruitment strongly preferred
Experience with Workday, Dayforce, or similar HRIS platforms preferred
Company
Spectrum Brands, Inc
WE MAKE LIVING BETTER AT HOME. Spectrum Brands is a home essentials company trusted by millions of consumers around the world.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.28MKey Investors
Barclays Investment BankEuropean CommissionTechstars
2022-08-24Acquired
2022-03-20Series Unknown· $5M
2022-02-02Series A· $2.26M
Leadership Team
David Maura, CFA
Executive Chairman & CEO
Carol Anderson
Vice President Chief Financial Officer - Global Auto Care
Recent News
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