HR Generalist

Employment Status & Work Hours

• Location: Lancaster, PA
• Full-Time Exempt, Monday to Friday

Compensation & Benefits

• $25 – $32 per hour (depending on level of experience)
• Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Various voluntary insurance benefits including short-term disability, life ad&d, critical illness, accident.
• Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 15 days per year
• 7 paid holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday
• Opportunities for career advancement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.

Get to Know Us

Come be a part of the #1 FASTSIGNS location globally, right here in Lancaster!

Who are we? We are an employee-rewarding, growing organization that is winning nationally in the world of signs and graphics.  We believe a team like we’ve built can sincerely improve the lives of our employees and our customers – that’s why we’ve made “improve life, together” our purpose.

What do we do here? We deliver visual communication solutions – we work in an amazing industry that merges the functional with the creative. We are manufacturing pros and we are production artists.  We deal with the complexity of technology and color while we obsess over the basics of good process and loving people.  We have BIG plans to continue to be an eyebrow raising, inventive, growing company and we can’t do it without the best people and team.

We are looking for a passionate co-worker, great communicator and an excellent person to be a critical part of our team; someone special to take REALLY good care of our craft and customer.  Here at FASTSIGNS, we have high expectations for customer obsession and company culture. We have chosen a culture of –

• Communication (the key to our success)
• Performance (help us grow as individuals and as an organization)
• Kindness (a place where everyone can thrive) as the foundation on which to build.

Creating this type of workplace takes hard work and dedication from everyone involved, but we are committed to the process.

We’ve built something special; perhaps you can be part of it.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about people and processes? Do you thrive on finding creative ways to engage teams, keep policies in check, and still bring a little fun to the production floor? If you answered “yes,” keep reading – we’ve got just the role for you!

What You’ll Do

• Educate and communicate company personnel policies and procedures to newly hired and current.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
  Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s in HR, Business Admin, or a related field
• 2+ years of HR experience (bonus points for manufacturing exposure!)
• A love for organization, communication, and helping people grow
• SHRM-CP? High five – that’s a plus!

If you’re excited to shape the future of HR in a hands-on, people-first manufacturing environment — apply now! Let’s build something great together.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• At least two years of human resource management experience is preferred.
• SHRM-CP is a plus.

Preferred Qualities & Characteristics

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.