WHO WE ARE

Hobbs Bonded Fibers (HBF) is widely respected as a leading developer and manufacturer of specialty nonwoven product solutions for the Automotive, Industrial and Consumer markets.

Located in the heart of Texas with six manufacturing lines and over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space, HBF manufactures parts with acoustical and sound deadening properties for many top-selling vehicles, is one of the largest craft and quilt batting manufacturers in the United States (Hobbs Batting), is the proven leader for processing nonwoven synthetic and natural fibers, including wool, cotton, silk and poly fibers, and manufactures components that allow customers to enjoy comfortable bedding, outdoor furniture and draperies.

For over 60 years, HBF has been providing innovation solutions to customers through outstanding research and development, quality products, and the people who are the very fiber of our business.

THE ROLE

The Human Resources Generalist is the champion of our company values, ensuring an engaged workforce, loyal customers, efficient operations, and a bright future for our business.

The HBF Human Resources Generalist provides day-to-day Human Resources (HR) support, assesses, communicates, interprets, and administers HR policies and procedures, and partners with stakeholders to foster a positive employee experience through engagement, continued communication, and healthy team collaboration.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, recognition and rewards, and training and development
• Conducts employee relations investigations, provides coaching, and documents findings
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Maintains employee records, ensuring completion and accuracy of details, such as employee contact information, job classifications, pay rates, organizational structure, and other key details.
• Plans and supports company-wide information meetings such as open enrollment, new hire orientation, and meetings to announce or discuss changes in retirement or benefits plans.
• Processes payroll for workforce of 150+ employees on a weekly and bi-weekly basis; performs a variety of complex payroll processing duties to ensure that employees are paid timely and accurately
• Conducts regular payroll reporting as required and assists with financial audits related to pay records and associated general ledger. Produces other reports as requested
• Ensures the culture and working environment is open, empowering, fair, and equitable
• Responsible for hourly staffing through onboarding and retention of the right talent with alignment to site staffing strategy
• Collaborates with internal and external resources on recruitment, new hire processing, job descriptions, diversity recruitment strategies, health and wellbeing initiatives, and other related tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or a combination of work experience and SHRM certification required
• At least three years of human resources specialist or generalist experience in a manufacturing environment
• Payroll and timekeeping experience strongly preferred with exposure to ADP, Paychex Flex or like HRIS system
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented with proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waco, TX 76710: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)
• Payroll: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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