JOIN A LEGACY OF INNOVATION – HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR WORKFORCE

Cincinnati Incorporated, a cornerstone of American manufacturing since the 1890s, is seeking a dynamic Senior HR Generalist to support and strengthen our most valuable asset—our people. If you’re passionate about employee relations, talent development, and driving HR excellence in a fast-paced industrial environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Position Summary & Purpose: The Senior Human Resources Generalist plays a critical role in supporting the full scope of HR functions to ensure alignment with Cincinnati Incorporated’s strategic goals and culture. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support in the areas of employee relations, performance management, recruitment, compliance, benefits administration, and employee development.
Working closely with leadership and employees across departments, the Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor and resource to foster a high-performance, employee-focused culture. This role ensures the consistent application of policies and practices, champions continuous improvement in HR processes, and contributes to key initiatives including workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational development. The Senior HR Generalist also plays a key part in upholding our core values and advancing a positive work environment across both union and non-union employee populations.

KNOWLEDGE

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Title VII).
• Knowledge of HR best practices in employee relations, compensation, benefits, and organizational development.
• Familiarity with union environments, collective bargaining agreements, and labor relations (preferred).
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms, performance management systems, and applicant tracking systems.
• Understanding of payroll processing and benefits administration concepts (basic to intermediate level).
• Knowledge of compliance and documentation standards, including personnel file management and audit readiness.

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to interpret data and make sound decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, coaching, and facilitating difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, reporting, and compliance.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a key point of contact for employee relations, providing guidance and resolution support on performance, conduct, and workplace issues in alignment with company policies and applicable laws.
• Manage and support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, internal mobility, and offboarding.
• Partner with department leaders to implement effective workforce strategies, talent development plans, and organizational change initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEOC regulations.
• Administer and support HR processes such as annual performance reviews, compensation planning, promotions, and succession planning.
• Assist in administering benefit programs and serve as a liaison for employees with benefit questions or concerns.
• Support union-related activities by maintaining accurate records, assisting in contract interpretation, and participating in labor-related discussions where applicable.
• Collaborate with the recruiting team to support job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and new hire orientation.
• Analyze HR data and trends to provide insights and recommend proactive solutions to improve workplace culture, retention, and engagement.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for managers and employees on HR-related topics such as policy updates, harassment prevention, and performance management.
• Participate in internal audits, documentation, and process improvements to support HR compliance and operational excellence.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• The employee frequently operates a computer, phone, and other office equipment.
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting (up to 15 pounds), or standing for extended periods may be required.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus