Human Resources Generalist

Begin your Aerovac career today! At Aerovac, we are committed to fostering a safety-focused, collaborative, and values-driven culture where innovation, continuous improvement, teamwork, and respect are at the center of everything we do.

Position Overview: 

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, interview coordination, offer and onboarding administration
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and recruitment strategies
• Coordinate recruitment efforts through LinkedIn, job boards, referral and agency partnerships as needed
• Ensure a seamless onboarding experience and accurate completion of onboarding documentation
• Continuously evaluate and improve hiring processes to enhance speed, quality and candidate experience

Employee Experience & Engagement 

• Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative work environment aligned with Aerovac's core values
• Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, morale, teamwork and organizational effectiveness
• Partner with corporate and site leadership to help build scalable HR programs and processes that support business growth
• Participate in site leadership meetings and activities to maintain awareness of operational needs  

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Serve as the primary onsite HR resource for employees and leaders at Salt Lake City facility
• Act as point of contact for employee relations matters, workplace concerns and policy interpretation
• Conduct first level investigations and support documentation related to performance management 
• Partner with leaders to provide coaching and guidance on employee engagement, performance management and people leadership best practices
• Support conflict resolution efforts aligned with company policies and core values 
• Assist leaders with employee development plans

HR Operations, Compliance & Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HRIS data integrity
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Support payroll and benefits administration by partnering closely with Corporate Payroll & Benefits teams 
• Facilitate timely communication related to leave administration, payroll processing and employee changes 
• Prepare reports, people analytics and identify trends or opportunities to improve HR effectiveness 
• Support HR initiatives and projects related to compliance, culture, compensation, engagement and process improvement

Expected Skills and Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of HR Generalist or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience. 
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance in multi-site environments
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications; HRIS experience required (UKG Pro preferred)
• Experience with exempt and non-exempt employee populations
• Familiarity with benefits, leave management, and payroll impacts
• Discreet, empathetic, and professional in handling sensitive matters
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through
• Comfortable working independently and influencing without authority
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• Experience managing employee relations cases from intake through resolution
• Ability to clearly explain HR policies and procedures
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism 
• Experience coaching leaders through performance management and workplace concerns

Travel: 

• 5% domestic travel is required 

Distributes composite materials and provides technical manufacturing support.