MPI HR Generalist

Position

MPI Human Resource Generalist

 

Location

Birmingham, AL (additionally, supports five remote sites)

 

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key member of the McWane Plant & Industrial team, responsible for supporting daily HR operations while administering benefits, coordinating employee lifecycle processes, and leading employee McWane Cultural training. This role blends transactional excellence with culture-building efforts, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and a positive employee experience across the organization.  The Human Resource Generalist will be located in the Birmingham main office, but will support locations in California, Texas, Virginia, and Connecticut. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Administration• Build and maintain good inter-departmental and cross-functional working relations ensuring great HR customer service is always being provided.

• Partner with HR Managers and Operational Leadership to handle day-to-day employee concerns and questions.

• In partnership with HR Managers, the HR Generalist will oversee the annual performance appraisal process ensuring all appraisals are completed, submitted in a timely manner and are receiving necessary manager approvals.

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records, HRIS systems, and personnel files.

• Support recruiting processes including job postings, application screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding coordination.

• Lead open enrollment training sessions.

• Coach managers, as needed, to resolve conflicts, ensure fairness and accuracy, address attendance violations and unsatisfactory performance.

• Support the Human Resources Department with day-to-day operations, with special assignments, and other duties as assigned.

• Conduct (assist) with investigations regarding employee complaints and/or concerns.

• Participate in workforce development and external recruiting activities by building relationships with appropriate vendors and attending off-site job fairs.

 

• McWane Way Training and Employee Engagement• Coordinate, schedule and lead McWane Way Training sessions, as needed, for all MPI team members.

• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events.

• Administer employee appreciation anniversary gift program.

• Maintain employee training and engagement records; ensure all required training for compliance regulations is completed by the set deadline.

• Serve as partner in developing other culture initiatives as needed.