Human Resources Generalist - Birmingham, AL

Human Resources Generalist - Birmingham, AL

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Date: Nov 5, 2026

Location: Leeds, AL, US, 35094

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

As part of our continued growth in the Birmingham area, we are expanding beyond our current Leeds facility by opening a second location south of Birmingham. This growth and expansion will create exciting opportunities for talented individuals to join a growing team that supports critical electrical grid infrastructure across North America while building valuable skills, advancing their careers, and contributing to the future success of our business.

We are currently looking for a talented Human Resources Generalist to join us at our new location! This role will carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas, including but not limited to: recruiting/employment, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations, training and development, benefits and compensation, and more. This position focuses on building, serving, and supporting all associates within Switching & Fusing.

A Day In The Life

• Support recruiting efforts for hourly new hires and conduct new hire orientation.

• Prepare and administer onboarding process to include creation of requisitions, onboarding materials for new hires, coordinate pre-employment screenings and assist with orientation activities and completion of e-verify.

• Organize employee engagement activities, conduct stay interviews and promote our culture of inclusion.

• Support employee engagement initiatives monthly and quarterly to include the rewards and recognition programs.

• Attend community events such as job fairs and career days at local high schools and community colleges for recruitment opportunities and to increase Hubbell awareness.

• Assist with employee training and identifying resources needed for professional growth and development.

• Update and maintain employee records in HRIS; responsible for all HR transactions such as promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations for all hourly, non-exempt, and exempt employees.

• Serve as liaison between management and employees. Answer questions and ensure the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is followed.

• Work with leadership team on job bid postings and employee selection.

• Work closely with HR Manager to provide clear and concise communication of policies and procedures to ensure a customer-driven environment.

• Effectively interact with all levels of management and employees.

• Provide sound advice and counsel to management on employee relations matters; ensure employees and managers receive the appropriate counseling, guidance and support on employee relations issues.

• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.

• Work with other HR business partners, HR Centers of Excellence (CoE) and other functional partners (Legal, Finance, IT, etc.) to deliver HR support/services to the business and employees.

• Assist with the completion of the monthly headcount, termination, new hire, open position reports.

• Complete Terminations in a timely manner and respond to unemployment claims.

• Administer employee benefits to include: health, dental vision, and 401(k). Assist employees regarding questions and benefit inquiries.

• Support and track all Leave of Absences. Provide necessary documentation and leave of absence inquiries by working with Metlife.

• Complete special projects as needed

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity and professionalism at all times.

• Minimum of 3 years prior Generalist HR experience

• Excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Proven time management skills; ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks effectively

• Exceptional judgment and common sense, demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and be creative in developing employee-centric solutions

• Results-oriented with a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Union experience would be helpful but not required

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.