Human Resources Generalist

Description

Title: Human Resources Generalist

Reports to: HR Director

Position Type: Full-time, Salary, Onsite Role

About Baldwin Supply

Baldwin Supply Company has worked alongside American manufacturing since 1920, offering the stability of a century-old company with a modern, problem-solving mindset. Our team supports a wide range of industries, from food and agriculture to packaging, mining, and infrastructure, so no two days look the same. We’re known for our strong culture, long-tenured employees, and competitive benefits. At Baldwin, you’ll do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and be part of a company built to last.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt positions throughout the organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs, create job postings, and develop recruiting strategies.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking events, employee referrals, career fairs, technical schools, colleges, and industry associations.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, coordinate hiring manager interviews, and facilitate candidate selection.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting records.
• Coordinate and attend recruiting events, career fairs, and community outreach programs.
• Develop and manage internship, apprenticeship, and workforce development programs.
• Administer pre-employment activities including background checks, reference checks, and employment documentation.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding activities, including orientation, training schedules, and new employee communications.
• Ensure completion and compliance of all onboarding documentation and employment forms.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for new employees during their onboarding period.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and retention efforts.
• Coordinate employee offboarding activities, including exit interviews and separation documentation.
• Analyze recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, candidate pipeline activity, and retention trends.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Assist the Human Resources team with special projects and other HR initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or employee relations experience.
• Experience supporting onboarding and employee lifecycle processes preferred.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, HRIS systems, and recruiting platforms.
• Manufacturing, industrial distribution, or business-to-business industry experience preferred.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong recruiting, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates, employees, and hiring managers at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple openings and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, LinkedIn Recruiter, and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional travel to company locations, recruiting events, career fairs, and educational institutions.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by telephone.
• Moderate office environment with occasional warehouse and branch visits.

Baldwin Supply Benefits, Culture and Work Environment

At Baldwin Supply, we prioritize our employees' well-being by providing comprehensive benefits including comprehensive health insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring a fulfilling and balanced work life.

Fulltime Employees are provided:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

Baldwin Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.