HR Generalist

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life flexibility

Recognition and rewards

Development and career opportunities

A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

The HR Generalist supports employee engagement, employee relations, and organizational culture in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with employees and leaders to foster a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, respect, and continuous improvement. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, helping drive engagement, strengthen leadership effectiveness, ensure consistent application of policies, and support workforce initiatives that improve retention, performance, and the overall employee experience.

Specific Responsibilities:

Employee Engagement & Culture

Partner with plant leadership to drive employee engagement, strengthen organizational culture, and support workforce retention.

Serve as a visible and trusted HR presence across the facility, building strong relationships with employees at all levels.

Champion initiatives that enhance the employee experience while reinforcing accountability, performance, and company values.

Identify engagement trends and opportunities and partner with leaders to implement meaningful improvements.

Employee Relations

Serve as a primary resource for employee relations matters, conducting investigations and ensuring fair, consistent resolution of workplace issues.

Coach supervisors and managers on employee relations, performance management, communication, and leadership effectiveness.

Partner with leaders to address attendance, conduct, and performance concerns while reinforcing accountability.

Ensure consistent application of company policies, practices, and employment laws.

Continuous Improvement & HR Operations

Analyze trends in turnover, attendance, employee relations, and engagement to identify opportunities for improvement.

Support onboarding, recognition, retention, and communication initiatives that strengthen workforce effectiveness.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on employee experience, workforce stability, and HR processes.

Maintain accurate employee records and documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Three or more years of HR experience.

Strong employee relations and performance management experience.

Ability to influence leaders and build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferences

Manufacturing or industrial environment experience.

Experience leading employee engagement and culture initiatives.

Experience coaching frontline leaders.

Experience with HRIS platforms, including Workday and/or ADP.

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The Salary range for this position is $63,100.00-$79,500.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.