Sr. HR Generalist

Sr. HR Generalist

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite - Huntsville, AL

Shift Requirement:  Must be available to work PM shift: Monday through Friday

Opportunity

At Kohler, we believe our people are our greatest strength. The Senior Human Resources Generalist at our Huntsville Manufacturing Plant plays a critical role in supporting leaders and associates in a high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. This position serves as a strategic and hands-on HR partner, ensuring that HR practices support operational excellence, workforce stability, and leadership effectiveness—particularly during PM and early-morning operations.

This role reports to the Plant HR Manager / Director of Human Resources and is a key contributor to employee relations, talent development, performance management, and compliance initiatives across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR business partner to manufacturing leaders, supervisors, and associates across assigned departments and shifts
• Provide visible and responsive HR support during PM/early-morning operations
• Manage and resolve complex employee and labor relations matters in alignment with company policy, employment law, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
• Coach leaders on corrective action, investigations, attendance management, performance improvement, and documentation
• Support grievance handling, fact-finding, and preparation in partnership with HR leadership
• Coordinate exempt and salaried non-exempt hiring, partnering with leaders to define hiring profiles and workforce needs
• Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and internal/external talent pipelines to attract and retain top talent
• Drive consistent application of performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development planning
• Identify and support development of high-potential talent and succession readiness for critical roles
• Facilitate stand-up training sessions and leadership development aligned to manufacturing operations
• Leverage HR dashboards and metrics to proactively address trends related to turnover, absenteeism, staffing, and engagement
• Participate in plant leadership and HR meetings to align HR strategies with business objectives
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Strong employee and labor relations expertise
• Ability to influence and coach leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and union environments
• Data-driven mindset with experience using HR metrics to guide decisions
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across HR and operations
• Experience training employees on policies and procedures a plus

Work Environment & Schedule

This position requires on-site presence at the Huntsville Manufacturing Plant and availability to work one of the following schedules:

• 2:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Monday - Friday
• 3:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Skills/Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Demonstrated success managing complex employee relations issues
• Experience supporting multiple departments or business units
• Ability to provide hands-on HR support during off-shift operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing environment experience
• Union/labor relations experience
• Experience supporting 24/7 or multi-shift operations

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