Human Resources Generalist

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and employee-focused Human Resources Generalist to support a wide range of HR functions across our organization. This role serves as a key partner to employees and leadership, helping foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values building strong relationships, and is passionate about supporting employees throughout their career journey.

What You'll Do

As our Human Resources Generalist, you will play a vital role in supporting both strategic and day-to-day HR operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Promote a strong culture of safety and support compliance with company and regulatory safety requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to identify staffing needs and support recruitment and selection activities.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, attendance issues, corrective action, and performance concerns.
• Coordinate employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and culture-building events that strengthen teamwork and organizational values.
• Support labor relations activities and assist with contract administration, including collaboration with union representatives and bargaining committees.
• Conduct new hire orientation and facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes to create a positive employee experience.
• Administer and monitor leave of absence and accommodation programs, including FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, policy administration, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information and documentation.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain regular, full-time, onsite attendance.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including recruitment and selection practices, EEOC requirements, and Department of Labor regulations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing HRIS and workforce management systems.
• Experience with Workday and UKG.
• Exposure to labor relations and unionized work environments.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar) is a plus.

What Makes You Successful

• You build strong relationships and establish credibility at all levels of the organization.
• You are a self-starter who approaches challenges with urgency and accountability.
• You can balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• You exercise sound judgment and demonstrate a high level of integrity.
• You are committed to creating a positive employee experience and workplace culture.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.