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HR Generalist

Sherwin-Williams
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Mar 2026

About the role

This position supports the human resources responsibilities and activities of the facility. They undertake various HR functions including recruitment processes, performance management, policy application, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and training and development. Human Resources Generalists also support leaders in making people-related decisions and are involved in every aspect of the employment life cycle. They also serve as a main point of contact for employees’ queries on HR-related topics.
 Additional Information:
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30PM This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.
  • Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes 
  • Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training & development initiatives
  • Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise
  • Support performance management and corrective action programs 
  • Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying policies and benefits and organizing team building activities
  • Manage HR communications for facility
  • Support annual open enrollment process 
  • Maintain accurate employee data and records within HRIS, ATS, timekeeping system, and document repositories
  • Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics
  • Maintain Affirmative Action Plans throughout the year
  • Implement policies and procedures and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal law
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
  • Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in Human Resources, or have completed a Sherwin-Williams development program in Human Resources
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Organizational/Industrial Psychology, or Business Management
  • Have a Professional in Human Resources ("PHR"), Senior Professional in Human Resources ("SPHR"), SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
  • Have prior work experience ensuring compliance with laws and regulations 
  • Have prior work experience using an HRIS and/or ATS 
  • Have prior work experience maintaining an Affirmative Action Plan
  • Have prior work experience maintaining and analyzing data
  • Have prior work experience using timekeeping systems
  • Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing or distribution facility

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At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account

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