HR Generalist
People & HR
Columbus, MS, USA
Posted on Oct 29, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Partner with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruitment for engineering, manufacturing, and corporate roles
- Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding
- Ensure compliance with ITAR, export control, and security clearance requirements where applicable
- Employee Relations
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries
- Provide guidance on company policies and procedures
- Support conflict resolution and conduct investigations when necessary
- Promote a positive, safety-focused workplace culture
- Compliance & Regulatory Support
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Support affirmative action planning (AAP) and EEO reporting
- Ensure adherence to aerospace regulatory standards and government contract requirements
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
- Performance Management & Development
- Support performance review cycles and talent development initiatives
- Assist in training coordination, including compliance and safety training
- Support succession planning and workforce planning initiatives
- Compensation & Benefits
- Administer benefits programs and respond to employee benefit inquiries
- Assist with payroll coordination and compensation analysis
- Support annual salary review and bonus processes
- HR Operations
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
- Maintain HR metrics and reporting dashboards
- Recommend and implement HR process improvements
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Experience:
- 7-10 years of HR Generalist experience
- Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or highly regulated industry preferred
- Experience supporting government contracts is a plus
Certifications (Preferred):
- SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP
- PHR / SPH