HR Generalist
Cremer Oleo is investing in strengthening its North American operations and building a more consistent, engaged employee experience across its manufacturing sites. This HR Generalist (Human Resources Generalist) role offers the opportunity to work directly with plant leadership, shape frontline culture, and help drive meaningful improvements in retention, engagement, and operational effectiveness.
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- IC
- In-office
- Human Resources
- Cincinnati, OH
About Cremer North America
Cremer Oleo is part of the global Cremer Group, a privately owned German organization headquartered in Hamburg with operations spanning North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company focuses on oleochemical manufacturing, chemical distribution, and contract manufacturing solutions that support a broad range of industries and leading global brands.
As the business continues to grow its North American manufacturing presence, Cremer Oleo is strengthening its Human Resources (HR – Human Resources) capabilities to support plant leadership, enhance employee experience, and build sustainable workforce practices across its operations.
What You Will Do
The HR Generalist supports the full employee lifecycle for a manufacturing site, with a strong emphasis on hourly workforce practices, employee relations, supervisor coaching, and people process discipline. This role ensures consistent application of policies and employment law, delivers high-quality HR service to employees and leaders, and partners with Operations, EHS, and Quality to sustain a safe, engaged, and high-performing workplace.
Talent Acquisition is outsourced; this role coordinates hiring execution with external providers while owning plant onboarding and early-tenure success. The HR Generalist
also coaches Supervisors and Shift Leads on performance management, training execution, and people leadership, and plays a central role in coordinating internal HR communications at site level.
Who You Are
You are a hands-on Human Resources (HR – Human Resources) professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You bring strong employee relations judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to build credibility with frontline leaders and hourly employees alike.
You are comfortable being present on the plant floor, coaching supervisors in real time, navigating complex workplace situations, and ensuring policies are applied consistently and fairly. You balance empathy with accountability and are confident handling investigations, performance management conversations, and attendance issues with clarity and professionalism.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Internal growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Wellness program with company HSA contributions
- Dental & Vision plans401k with company match
- Up to 9% profit sharing contributions based on company performance
- All employee bonus opportunities
- Recognition & rewards