Human Resources Generalist

About the role

As a Human Resources Generalist at Nestlé’s Mechanicsburg pet‑food manufacturing plant, you will partner with the HR Manager to plan, administer and implement policies across recruiting, training, compensation, employee relations and overall HR development. The role is factory‑based and requires strong interaction with frontline associates.

Key responsibilities

• Support HR department goals to drive excellence in people processes.
• Coordinate recruiting and staffing activities to identify and select top talent.
• Facilitate performance reviews and talent development for associates.
• Manage leaves of absence, short‑term disability, FMLA requests and related policy issues.
• Monitor the Affirmative Action Program and EEO compliance.
• Enforce associate conflict‑resolution policy.
• Facilitate training for factory leadership on regulatory HR processes (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEOC).
• Lead the factory’s culture and belonging program in partnership with leadership.
• Support associate engagement through recognition, community outreach, health and wellness events.
• Spend at least 50 % of the workday on the factory floor building relationships with frontline associates.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a professional Human Resources role in a manufacturing, warehouse, military or related environment.

What we offer

• Performance‑based incentives.
• Competitive total rewards package including 401(k) with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Additional benefits as described on Nestlé careers site.