Supports employees and managers across employee relations, investigations, corrective actions, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, benefits, leave administration, workers’ compensation, HRIS maintenance, engagement, retention, and employment-law compliance. Partners with operational leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment while maintaining confidential personnel records and providing guidance on workplace policies and concerns.
Position Overview
A well-established organization in the packaging, manufacturing, and distribution industry is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support its Hazleton, PA operations. This hands-on role will partner with employees and management in a fast-paced operational environment, supporting employee relations, performance management, onboarding, compliance, benefits, and day-to-day HR functionsKey Responsibilities
The organization provides packaging, manufacturing, sourcing, inventory, and distribution solutions to businesses across multiple industries. It operates in a fast-paced supply-chain environment with a strong focus on quality, service, and operational reliabilityEEO Statement
Topaz HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employeesPlease Note
Topaz HR is conducting this search on behalf of one of our clients. Additional details regarding the company, leadership team, and operational structure will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process. All hiring decisions will be made directly by the employer.
A well-established organization in the packaging, manufacturing, and distribution industry is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support its Hazleton, PA operations. This hands-on role will partner with employees and management in a fast-paced operational environment, supporting employee relations, performance management, onboarding, compliance, benefits, and day-to-day HR functionsKey Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers regarding policies, workplace concerns, and employee relations
- Conduct and document employee investigations, corrective actions, and performance-related matters
- Coach supervisors and managers on performance management, attendance, employee communication, and conflict resolution
- Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, employee changes, and offboarding
- Coordinate employee leaves, accommodations, workers' compensation matters, and benefits-related support
- Maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS information
- Partner with operational leadership on employee engagement, retention, and workforce needs
- Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws
- 3+ years of Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist or similar role
- Experience supporting a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or operational workforce preferred
- Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience
- Working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance practices
- Strong communication, judgment, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- $65,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time position based in Hazleton, PA
- Additional benefits will be discussed during the interview process
The organization provides packaging, manufacturing, sourcing, inventory, and distribution solutions to businesses across multiple industries. It operates in a fast-paced supply-chain environment with a strong focus on quality, service, and operational reliabilityEEO Statement
Topaz HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employeesPlease Note
Topaz HR is conducting this search on behalf of one of our clients. Additional details regarding the company, leadership team, and operational structure will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process. All hiring decisions will be made directly by the employer.
Similar Jobs
Food • Social Impact
Owns multistate HR compliance, employment registrations, leave administration, employee records, audits, policies, training, workers’ compensation, OSHA reporting, and statutory filings. Builds HR compliance frameworks, SOPs, governance documentation, and annual compliance calendars from scratch. Conducts employee relations processes, supports investigations, maintains HRIS accuracy, and assists with DOT and FMCSA driver compliance. Partners with leadership to mitigate risk and ensure consistent policy application across a distributed workforce.
Top Skills:
AdaBusiness Intelligence (Bi)ClaudeExcelFmcsa ClearinghouseFmlaGoogle WorkspaceHrisMicrosoft Office SuiteOsha
Financial Services
Provides strategic HR support across employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, leave administration, compliance, payroll coordination, HRIS administration, reporting, analytics, and process improvement. Advises leaders, manages employee data, develops dashboards, supports training and communications, coordinates HR projects, and ensures compliance with employment laws while maintaining confidentiality and strong service.
Top Skills:
HrisExcelMS Office
Mining Operations
Supports corporate HR operations across employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, benefits, performance management, training, and employee lifecycle activities. Oversees biweekly payroll inputs and ADP Payroll administration, including timekeeping, employee data, reporting, audits, and discrepancy resolution. Advises managers and employees, coordinates benefits and leave administration, maintains HR records, supports investigations, and analyzes HR metrics. The role partners with payroll, finance, benefits, safety, and operations teams while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
Top Skills:
Adp PayrollAtsHrisMS Office
What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene
Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.
Key Facts About Boston Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
- Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories
