HR Generalist
Merit Brass Company
People & HR
Cleveland, OH, USA
Posted on May 7, 2026
About the Role
We’re looking for a people-focused HR Generalist to lead recruiting, onboarding, and employee development efforts across our organization.
This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you’ll partner closely with leaders to attract great talent, create a strong onboarding experience, and support employee growth and engagement.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working directly with people, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on both the business and employee experience.
What You’ll Do
Talent & Recruiting
What We’re Looking For
Why Join Us
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about hiring great people, creating a strong employee experience, and making an impact—we’d love to connect.
We’re looking for a people-focused HR Generalist to lead recruiting, onboarding, and employee development efforts across our organization.
This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you’ll partner closely with leaders to attract great talent, create a strong onboarding experience, and support employee growth and engagement.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working directly with people, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on both the business and employee experience.
What You’ll Do
Talent & Recruiting
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles
- Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and deliver quality hires quickly
- Build candidate pipelines and improve recruiting strategies
- Own the onboarding experience from offer through Day 1 and beyond
- Ensure new hires are welcomed, prepared, and set up for success
- Continuously improve onboarding to drive retention
- Coordinate training programs and track participation
- Support employee development and skill-building initiatives
- Assist with performance management processes and communication
- Lead employee engagement initiatives and programs (including Merit Cares)
- Support a positive, connected workplace culture
- Partner with leaders to enhance team engagement and retention
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to managers
- Provide guidance on recruiting, onboarding, and employee development
- Support day-to-day employee needs and escalate when appropriate
What We’re Looking For
- 3–5+ years of HR experience, with strong recruiting and onboarding background
- Experience in manufacturing or operations environment preferred
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Why Join Us
- High-impact role with direct influence on hiring and employee experience
- Opportunity to shape onboarding, development, and engagement programs
- Collaborative leadership team and growing organization
- Clear role focus—partnering with leaders and employees, not buried in systems
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about hiring great people, creating a strong employee experience, and making an impact—we’d love to connect.