
HR Operations Generalist
WAYNE, NJJob$71–110K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Human Resources Operations Generalist provides HR support in a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment. The role partners with employees, frontline leaders, and HR leadership on employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, performance management, and workforce development. It also supports HR reporting, onboarding, leadership initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.
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Full job description
The Human Resources Operations Generalist provides HR support within a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment. This role partners with employees, frontline leaders, and HR leadership to support employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, performance management, and workforce development initiatives.
Guided by Saint-Gobain's Values and TEC culture of Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration , this position helps foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Employee Relations
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Serve as a trusted resource for employee concerns, workplace issues, and HR policy questions.
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Support employee relations investigations and conflict resolution efforts while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
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Promote employee engagement, open communication, and a positive workplace culture.
Compliance
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Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR procedures.
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Maintain accurate employee records and support audits, reporting, and documentation requirements.
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Provide guidance on policy interpretation and consistent application of HR practices.
Leadership Support
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Partner with supervisors and managers on employee performance, attendance, corrective actions, and workforce issues.
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Provide day-to-day HR guidance that supports effective leadership and consistent decision-making.
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Support leadership development and employee engagement initiatives.
Talent Acquisition
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Assist with recruiting activities for hourly and early-career salaried positions, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring processes.
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Support workforce planning efforts and staffing needs.
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Lead onboarding activities to ensure a positive new hire experience.
HR Metrics & Reporting
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Maintain HR data related to turnover, attendance, staffing, and employee relations trends.
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Analyze workforce data and provide insights to support business decisions and continuous improvement.
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Ensure data accuracy within HRIS and timekeeping systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Partner with Operations, EHS, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Corporate HR to support business objectives.
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Participate in Gemba walks and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives to support employee engagement and operational excellence.
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Support training, recognition, and culture-building programs.
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Manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and escalating issues as needed.
Required Qualifications
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High School diploma or GED.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment while effectively managing competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
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1+ years of Human Resources Generalist experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused environments.
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Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, employee relations, and frontline leadership support.
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SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other professional HR certification.
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Experience partnering with leaders to support employee engagement, talent development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.#LI-KC1
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
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 [email protected] .
Certain-locations-require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer-potential-candidates. Provided is-the national pay range for this position which is- $70,500 to- $109,500- per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience-among other factors.-
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is- 9%- of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is- $76,800- to- $119,300.- Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.-
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 Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.-
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Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance-
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Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options-
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LiveWell Wellness Program-
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)-
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Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave-
Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.-
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401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP)-Cash Balance Pension Plan-
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Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability-
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Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and-
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Accident Insurance-
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want-
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Commuter Benefits-
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Group Legal-
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Identity Theft Protection-
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Auto and Home Insurance-
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Pet Insurance and Discounts-
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Back-up Child-and-Elder Care-
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PerkSpot Employee Discount Program-
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Volunteer Day-
How this job compares
Set against the 5,847 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$71–110K/yr
- New Jersey median$101–146K/yr81 salary ranges
- US median$93–135K/yr2,821 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $90K, is 27% below the New Jersey median midpoint ($123K) — in the lowest quarter of Human Resources salary ranges in New Jersey.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 123 open Human Resources jobs in New Jersey and 5,847 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New Jersey
- JPMorgan Chase10 open
- Amazon7 open
- FirstEnergy5 open
- Experience
- Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (4,140 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,019 of the 5,847 open Human Resources jobs (35%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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