HR Generalist

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled HR Generalist to join our HR team. The HR Generalist partners with both union and non-union employees and managers to deliver exceptional HR service while supporting strategic HR initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment. This role balances transactional tasks with opportunities to contribute to broader HR strategies, supporting compliance, engagement, and operational excellence within a unionized environment. Reporting to the HR Manager, this position is a key member of the HR team, collaborating to drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and employee development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA in Human Resources or 7+ years experience in HR required
• 3 years of experience handling union relations required
• 3 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
• 3 years of payroll experience required
• 3 years of experience in an ATS system required
• High levels of organizational and time management skills required
• High levels of analytical, observational, and active listening skills required
• High levels of reliability required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 26 lbs. or more required
• Ability to stoop and bend required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required
• Ability to travel 20% of the time domestically required
• Alignment with company core values required

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA in Human Resources or equivalent preferred

• At least one year -plus year of event planning experience preferred
• Prior experience in Paylocity preferred
• Prior experience in Workable preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
1. 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401K
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages

Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years