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Lenze Americas Corporation lists this Senior Human Resources Generalist opportunity in uxbridge, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Position : Senior Human Resources Generalist
Location : Uxbridge, MA
Position Type/Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Estimated Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 (Compensation is an estimate and depends on skills, knowledge, education, location and experience)
Lenze Americas is hiring an experienced HR Generalist to join the HR team and help support our growing U.S. workforce.
Position Snapshot: The Senior Human Resources Generalist is a trusted partner to managers and employees, providing broad HR support across talent acquisition, employee relations, HR operations, talent management, compliance, & employee benefit programs.
As a key member of the Lenze Americas HR team, this role is responsible for a wide range of day-to-day HR activities, including onboarding and offboarding, HRIS (Paylocity) administration, employee data management, benefits and policy administration, employee records maintenance, compliance support, and responding to employee and manager inquiries. This position also leads full-cycle recruitment efforts for entry-level, professional, technical, and management-level roles, utilizing proactive and creative sourcing strategies to identify and secure top talent for critical and hard-to-fill positions.
Success in this role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate builds strong relationships across the organization, exercises sound judgment, effectively manages competing priorities, and thrives in a fast-paced environment focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and delivering results.
About you : Known for your high energy, sense of urgency, and strong work ethic, you build trusted relationships at all levels while managing multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism. You thrive in a fast-paced HR environment, balancing people-focused work with analytical responsibilities, solving problems, improving processes, and delivering high-quality results. Your approachable style and ability to build strong relationships enable you to attract top candidates, support employees, and partner effectively with leaders across the organization.
A day in the life:
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting & Onboarding
Conduct full-cycle recruiting for professional, technical, and management-level positions from requisition approval through onboarding
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, hiring requirements, and desired candidate profiles
Develop innovative sourcing strategies, build talent pipelines, engage passive candidates, and influence hiring decisions to attract and secure top talent in competitive labor markets
Source talent, screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, coordinate interview processes, and facilitate candidate assessments
Manage candidate communications and ensure a positive, professional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
Prepare offer letters and support offer negotiations in partnership with hiring managers and HR leadership
Execute recruiting activities with a strong sense of urgency to minimize time-to-fill while maintaining candidate quality
Partner with managers to facilitate effective onboarding plans, accelerate productivity, strengthen employee engagement, and support long-term retention
Continuously identify and implement improvements that enhance the overall employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle
Employee Experience & Business Partnership
Respond to employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR programs.
Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, accountability, and corrective actions.
Working with our HR Business Partner, support workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, and organizational development initiatives.
Collaborate with leaders & HR team to drive employee engagement, retention, and development strategies.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive matters.
HR Administration & Compliance
Maintain HRIS (Paylocity & SAP) records and process employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and terminations.
Administer benefits, leaves of absence, and related employee programs while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files in accordance with legal and company requirements.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR policies.
HR Projects & Continuous Improvement
Participate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational growth and operational effectiveness
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and employee experience programs
Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies, programs, and procedures
Support change management initiatives and organizational improvement efforts
Contribute to strategic HR initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and support business objectives
Requirements
What you will need:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or 5+ years of relevant hands-on Human Resources experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, HR operations, and HR administration
Proven success recruiting and hiring professional, technical, and management-level talent, including difficult-to-fill positions
Extensive experience sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn, networking, employee referrals, social media, and other innovative recruiting strategies
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations principles
Demonstrated success partnering with leaders to drive performance management, employee development, corrective action processes, workforce and succession planning, and the effective resolution of employee relations issues.
Advanced proficiency with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably Paylocity & SAP, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and leverage digital tools to enhance efficiency and HR service delivery
Highly proficient in administering core HR programs and processes, including onboarding, benefits administration, leave of absences, policy interpretation, employee documentation, and recordkeeping
Excellent interviewing, candidate assessment, and talent evaluation skills, with the ability to identify high-quality candidates and assess organizational fit
Ability to understand data, help analyze trends, and provide recommendations that support talent acquisition, retention, and other business objectives
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees, managers, and business leaders at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Demonstrated interest in utilizing AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity, decision-making, and process effectiveness
The perks
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance – multiple plan options
Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
FSA, HSA options
Vision Insurance
401k with company match, fully vested
Paid Time Off
10 company paid holidays
Company paid disability & AD&D insurance
100% paid parental leave after one year of service
Supplemental insurance plans (Identity theft, cyber protection, additional life, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement
Many of our positions offer flexible schedules to meet your needs
Relaxed business casual environment
Sit/Stand desks for onsite office positions
Frequent team building activities
Career development & advancement opportunities
About us: Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology - offering products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, and engineering services and tools from one single source. Our products can be found in many industries, including automotive, packaging, material handling and logistics, robotics, and industrial equipment (pumps/fans).
A global network of distributors and representatives makes Lenze Americas perfectly positioned to meet the motion control needs of customers worldwide. Lenze Americas, the American subsidiary of Lenze SE of Germany, is headquartered in Uxbridge, Massachusetts; corporate global headquarters are in Hamelin, Germany.
Our culture: We’re powered by people. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and respect—where every voice matters and every idea has the potential to shape the future. We believe in balance, supporting our team with the flexibility and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.
Lenze is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
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Worksite address
uxbridge, MA, 01569, US
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