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HR Generalist

Lantech

Job Location:

Louisville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HR Generalist

Lantech Louisville KY

Lantech is looking for an HR Generalist who enjoys being close to the business building relationships with leaders and associates and owning HR responsibilities from recruiting through the employee experience.

This is a hands-on HR role supporting our manufacturing organization. The HR Generalist will be responsible for an assigned area of the business and will serve as a primary HR partner to its Team Leaders and associates.

This role is a great fit for someone who doesnt want to specialize in just one area of HR. Youll recruit coach leaders support employees work through employee-relations issues help improve retention and participate in projects that make our HR processes better.

What Youll Do

Support Leaders & Associates

Serve as a primary HR resource for assigned manufacturing areas
Build strong working relationships with Team Leaders managers and associates
Coach leaders through employee and performance situations
Support employee relations attendance performance and corrective-action processes
Help leaders apply HR policies and practices consistently
Conduct employee conversations and workplace investigations as needed
Identify trends and proactively address workforce concerns

Own Recruiting for Your Areas

Youll own recruiting for the areas of the business you support including:

Partnering with hiring leaders to understand staffing needs
Posting open positions
Creating and maintaining job descriptions and posting templates in Paycor
Reviewing applications and resumes
Conducting phone screens
Coordinating candidate assessments
Coordinating interviews with hiring leaders
Maintaining timely candidate communication
Following up with Team Leaders throughout the selection process
Supporting offers and pre-employment activities
Maintaining visibility into open positions and recruiting progress

Our HR team works collaboratively so recruiting assignments and support may shift based on business needs and overall team workload.

Support Retention & Employee Development

Participate in retention efforts and identify workforce trends
Support new-hire integration and follow-up
Participate in employee engagement initiatives
Support employee development and internal movement
Help leaders identify opportunities to improve the associate experience

Improve How HR Works

Were actively working to simplify and improve our HR processes. Youll be expected to help us:

Develop and maintain HR standard work
Identify unnecessary administrative steps
Simplify workflows
Utilize technology and automation where appropriate
Improve HR documentation and processes
Cross-train with other members of the HR team
Provide backup coverage across HR functions

The goal is to spend less time on unnecessary administration and more time working directly with our people and leaders.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and who can move easily between recruiting employee relations leader coaching and day-to-day HR needs.

The right person will:

Build trust quickly with employees and leaders
Be comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor
Communicate clearly and professionally
Handle sensitive employee matters with discretion
Be organized and able to manage multiple priorities
Follow through and hold others accountable
Use good judgment when situations arent black and white
Be willing to jump in where the team needs help
Look for better and simpler ways to get work done
Enjoy being part of a collaborative HR team rather than working in a narrow HR specialty

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field preferred
HR Generalist employee relations recruiting or similar HR experience preferred
Experience supporting a manufacturing operations or similar employee population is a plus
Experience with applicant tracking and/or HRIS systems preferred
Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage confidential information appropriately

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role isnt just completing HR transactions.

We want someone who becomes a trusted partner to the areas they support helps us hire and retain great people provides strong support to our Team Leaders follows through on commitments and continuously looks for ways to make HR simpler and more effective.

Youll be part of an HR team where people have clear areas of ownership but are also expected to cross-train support one another and step in when business needs change.

Why Youll Love Working at Lantech

Job Stability: A growing essential manufacturer with a strong market presence

Career Growth: Clear advancement paths skill development and promotional opportunities
Competitive Pay & Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Quarterly profitability bonuses
- Medical Dental Vision
- Paid Life STD & LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation PTO and 8 paid holidays
- Work-Life Balance: 4-day work week
- Casual Dress & Great Culture: A supportive team-focused environment