Job Description

Join a dynamic HR team that supports a growing, people-focused manufacturing organization. As an HR Generalist at Mallard Manufacturing (a MacLean-Fogg Company), you'll be responsible for overseeing plant-level hiring, supporting employee relations, ensuring HR compliance, and contributing to programs that engage and retain talent. This role is ideal for someone with strong recruiting experience who also enjoys working across the full spectrum of HR operations--from performance management to benefits support.
Job Details

• **Position Type: **Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt)
• Pay Range: $52,000 - $60,000 per year (based on skills and experience)
• **Work Location: **Onsite - Sterling, Illinois & Maquoketa, Iowa
• **Travel: **Up to 20%

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plant-level hiring processes: job postings, applicant screening, interviews, and coordination with hiring managers
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, orientation sessions, and Dayforce documentation setup
• Act as a go-to resource for employee inquiries, questions about policy, and workplace concerns
• Support employee relations by helping resolve issues professionally and in line with company values
• Guide managers through performance improvement plans and disciplinary processes
• Maintain accurate, compliant employee records in Dayforce (HRIS)
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee support
• Ensure adherence to all relevant employment laws and internal HR policies
• Help implement HR initiatives such as wellness programs, recognition events, and team-building activities
• Coordinate the summer internship program and high school scholarship initiatives
• Partner with the HR Manager/Director on special projects and continuous improvement efforts
• Perform other HR tasks as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Ability to build trust and manage sensitive conversations with discretion
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities at once
• Solid understanding of HR compliance, recruitment, benefits, and employee relations
• Proficient in HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred) and Microsoft Office tools
• Problem-solving mindset with a commitment to responsive and professional service
• High integrity and professionalism when handling confidential employee data

Qualifications (Required)

• Experience: 2-4 years in a Human Resources Generalist role- Experience in recruiting, employee relations, and HR compliance required

• Hands-on experience with Dayforce or a similar HRIS system
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and benefits administration

Skills Required