Tyler Union- Senior HR Generalist

Tyler Union, a division of McWane, Inc, the nation’s leading manufacturer of Ductile Iron Waterworks Fittings and Appurtenances is actively looking for a Senior HR Generalist. Tyler Union's main manufacturing facility is located in Anniston, AL. 

The Senior Human Resources Generalist supports Tyler Union’s people strategy by executing a wide range of HR functions. This role partners with leadership and employees to foster a positive, compliant, and high-performance workplace. Key responsibilities may include benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, training, performance management, employee and labor relations, recruitment, compliance, and HRIS analytics. The position also promotes The McWane Way by contributing to a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, vacation, holiday pay, and a 401(k) plan.

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All candidates offered employment must submit to a drug screen, physical, and background check.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following.

• Champion and comply with all aspects of the Tyler Union Safety Management Program, report deviations promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive HR and employee information.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, providing guidance on HR matters.
• Keep management informed of HR trends and developments affecting operations.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Advise managers on policy application and regulatory compliance.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Manage employee lifecycle transactions and reporting through the HRIS.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and metrics to support data-driven decisions.
• Visible presence on the plant floor to support and engage team members.
• Conduct and document investigations into employee concerns.
• Administer benefit programs including insurance, retirement, and leave.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, ADA).
• Support training and development initiatives, including compliance and leadership training.
• Participate in internal and external HR audits and ensure compliance readiness.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required.
• Five years’ human resources experience, experience in heavy manufacturing  preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws (Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems; ability to generate reports.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Frequently required to sit, use hands, and communicate verbally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Requires close vision.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office setting located within a heavy manufacturing environment.
• May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.