Hoffmaster Group Inc.
Hoffmaster, 2920 N. Main St, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Job Description For more than 75 years, Hoffmaster has elevated the way people dine, entertain and bake through premium sustainable tableware. Be a part of what's next and Elevate Your Career
with Hoffmaster!
About the Role The
HR Generalist
plays a critical role in supporting employees and leaders within a unionized manufacturing environment. You’ll administer key HR programs—including employee relations, engagement, leave management, and training coordination—to ensure a positive, compliant, and consistent employee experience. From supporting frontline employees to partnering with operations and union representatives, you’ll help maintain strong working relationships, uphold policy and contractual requirements, and reinforce a high‑performing workplace culture.
What You’ll Do
Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs and direct individuals to the appropriate resources
Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations concerns, policy interpretation, contract provisions, and performance management
Administer and track employee leave programs including FMLA, ADA, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability
Partner with operations teams to support staffing coverage plans during employee leaves
Work with the Training & Development Coordinator to coordinate and track plant training and development programs
Assist in creating and maintaining training materials, SOPs, work instructions, and process updates in collaboration with Training & Development and Operations
Assist with operational projects, workforce planning, and staffing initiatives
Support HR policy administration and ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies
Complete personnel transactions and maintain accurate employee data records
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant and HR objectives
What We’re Looking For
Experience in a manufacturing or union environment is a plus
Experience with Dayforce or other HRIS platforms preferred
Self‑motivated with strong decision‑making capabilities
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general PC applications
Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills
2+ years of experience
Organizational Values Safety – Teamwork – Customer Focus – Ownership – Initiative – Creativity
At Hoffmaster, our core values guide how we work and support each other every day. This role demonstrates
Teamwork
by partnering closely with employees, operations, and union representatives, and
Customer Focus
by ensuring employees receive timely, accurate support and guidance.
Ownership
is shown through administering HR programs with accuracy and consistency, while
Safety
is supported through compliance with legal and policy requirements.
Initiative
drives proactive problem‑solving and continuous improvement in HR processes, while
Creativity
helps in refining training materials and enhancing the employee experience.
At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success –at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Tuition and Student Loan repayment assistance, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefits at
HoffmasterBenefits.com !
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Hoffmaster, 2920 N. Main St, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description For more than 75 years, Hoffmaster has elevated the way people dine, entertain and bake through premium sustainable tableware. Be a part of what's next and Elevate Your Career
with Hoffmaster!
About the Role The
HR Generalist
plays a critical role in supporting employees and leaders within a unionized manufacturing environment. You’ll administer key HR programs—including employee relations, engagement, leave management, and training coordination—to ensure a positive, compliant, and consistent employee experience. From supporting frontline employees to partnering with operations and union representatives, you’ll help maintain strong working relationships, uphold policy and contractual requirements, and reinforce a high‑performing workplace culture.
What You’ll Do
Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs and direct individuals to the appropriate resources
Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations concerns, policy interpretation, contract provisions, and performance management
Administer and track employee leave programs including FMLA, ADA, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability
Partner with operations teams to support staffing coverage plans during employee leaves
Work with the Training & Development Coordinator to coordinate and track plant training and development programs
Assist in creating and maintaining training materials, SOPs, work instructions, and process updates in collaboration with Training & Development and Operations
Assist with operational projects, workforce planning, and staffing initiatives
Support HR policy administration and ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies
Complete personnel transactions and maintain accurate employee data records
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant and HR objectives
What We’re Looking For
Experience in a manufacturing or union environment is a plus
Experience with Dayforce or other HRIS platforms preferred
Self‑motivated with strong decision‑making capabilities
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general PC applications
Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills
2+ years of experience
Organizational Values Safety – Teamwork – Customer Focus – Ownership – Initiative – Creativity
At Hoffmaster, our core values guide how we work and support each other every day. This role demonstrates
Teamwork
by partnering closely with employees, operations, and union representatives, and
Customer Focus
by ensuring employees receive timely, accurate support and guidance.
Ownership
is shown through administering HR programs with accuracy and consistency, while
Safety
is supported through compliance with legal and policy requirements.
Initiative
drives proactive problem‑solving and continuous improvement in HR processes, while
Creativity
helps in refining training materials and enhancing the employee experience.
At Hoffmaster, we believe every person deserves to feel successful. That’s why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employee’s success –at work, at home, and in life. This includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances, Tuition and Student Loan repayment assistance, Physical and Mental wellness programs, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Learn more about our Benefits at
HoffmasterBenefits.com !
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Hoffmaster, 2920 N. Main St, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr