HR Generalist - Training, Benefits and Employee Support

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Job Description: HR Generalist – Training, Benefits and Employee Support
Status: Exempt / Full Time
Department: Human Resources Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
Reports To: Business Unit President / CEO Revision Date: 8/5/2025

Description: We are seeking an experienced and versatile HR Generalist to support our manufacturing operations by leading employee training initiatives, administering benefits programs, and providing comprehensive day-to-day HR support. This role requires a proactive, people-oriented professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about improving employee experience and development.

Key Responsibilities:

Training & Development (Approx. 40%)

• Coordinate and facilitate employee onboarding, orientation, and skills-based training programs.
• Partner with supervisors and department leaders to assess training needs and create annual training plans.
• Manage tracking and documentation of all training activities and certifications.
• Support implementation of Individual Career Development Plans (ICDPs).
• Evaluate training effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
• Manage relationships with external training vendors and platforms.

Benefits Administration (Approx. 30%)

• Serve as the point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and support.
• Coordinate benefit enrollment processes, including open enrollment and new hire enrollments.
• Administer group health plans, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), ESOP, and wellness programs.
• Ensure accuracy of benefit records and payroll deductions in coordination with payroll team.
• Assist in benefit plan communication and education to employees.

HR Generalist / Day-to-Day Support (Approx. 30%)

• Support employees and supervisors with HR-related questions, policy interpretation, and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HRIS data.
• Assist with employee relations, investigations, and performance management processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support company culture initiatives, employee engagement, and internal communications.

Assist in the execution of HR programs and initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong background in training coordination and employee benefits administration.
• Solid understanding of employment law, HR practices, and HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS/payroll systems preferred.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification is a plus.

Work Environment:
Primarily office-based with regular interaction on the production floor. This role is based in Naples, Florida but also serves employees in Loveland, Colorado. Occasional travel will be required for training or benefits-related events. Expect to travel on a quarterly basis. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Physical Demands While performing the responsibilities of the job:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the following physical demands are required:

• The ability to talk and hear to communicate, detect, discern, discuss, express oneself, and exchange information effectively and clearly.
• The ability to see details at a close range.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods.

Additional Comments:
Those that excelled at this position in the past have had the following qualities, characteristics, or traits:

• Highly motivated with a desire to excel at their work and willingness to learn.
• Patient, and not easily frustrated. Ability to work in teams and across departments to meet company needs.
• The ability to plan and multitask.
• Exceptional work ethic and dedication to their company, and able to follow the Company Core Values.
• Comes to work every day with a great attitude. Thinks like an owner .

About Us:
Pelican Wire Company is a Naples, Florida based manufacturer of specialty wire products. Founded as a family owned business in 1969 and converted to an employee-owned business in 2008. The vision of the company is to solve complex wire problems for our customers while building financial freedom for our employee-owners through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We do this by living the core values exemplified by those that got us here; Willingness, Innovation, Results Driven, Employee-Ownership, and Development. It’s how we are W.I.R.E.D.!

Conclusion:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified applicants and/or employees to perform essential job functions.

Pelican Wire is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and/or employees will be provided equal opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, sex, color or national origin.
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.