The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.

Position Summary
The HR Generalist supports assigned business units by providing day-to-day HR partnership and guidance to managers and employees. This role is responsible for supporting recruiting, employee relations, performance management, onboarding/offboarding, and HR reporting, while helping leaders address people-related issues in alignment with company policy and business needs.

The ideal candidate will have a solid HR foundation, good judgment, and the ability to build effective working relationships with managers. This role is a good fit for an HR professional who can balance hands-on execution with developing business partnership skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HR Business Support

Support assigned departments/divisions as the primary HR contact for day-to-day HR matters

Partner with managers to understand staffing needs, employee concerns, and operational priorities

Provide practical HR guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employee issues

Escalate more complex or high-risk matters as appropriate

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned departments/divisions

Partner with hiring managers on job requirements, candidate review, interview coordination, and hiring progress

Monitor recruiting activity and work with the in-house recruiter to provide updates on pipeline status, open positions, and hiring challenges





Support workforce planning discussions and hiring needs for assigned business areas

Performance & Talent Management

Support the performance management process for assigned groups

Guide managers on performance documentation, employee feedback, and follow-up actions

Assist with talent review, employee development, and retention discussions

Help identify employee performance or engagement concerns and elevate as needed

Employee Relations & HR Advisory

Respond to employee relations issues in a timely, fair, and consistent manner

Support managers with attendance issues, performance concerns, policy interpretation, and corrective action documentation

Conduct initial fact-finding and support investigations, as appropriate

Maintain compliance with company policy and employment practices

Onboarding & Offboarding

Manage onboarding and orientation for new hires within supported functions

Partner with managers to support a smooth onboarding experience

Oversee offboarding activities, including exit interviews and required documentation

Track and summarize exit trends for assigned groups

HR Reporting & Analysis

Prepare and review HR data related to headcount, turnover, hiring activity, and employee status changes

Provide basic insights to managers on recruiting progress, turnover trends, and staffing activity

Support reporting needs for assigned departments/divisions

Help identify trends and areas needing follow-up

Competencies





Good working knowledge of core HR practices and employment processes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to build credibility with managers and employees

Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Problem-solving mindset with a customer-service approach

Ability to balance hands-on HR support with developing business partnership capability

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

4-6 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HR Generalist, HRBP, or similar role in corporate environment

Experience supporting recruiting, employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, and manager guidance

Experience working with HRIS and HR reporting, ADP WFN preferred

Experience supporting business leaders or department managers preferred

Manufacturing, operations, or multi-department support experience preferred

RIDE is an Equal Chance Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

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