HR Generalist

Crane Aerospace and Electronics  has an exciting opportunity for a  HR Generalist at our West Caldwell, NJ location. About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics  supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

The HR Generalist serves as a key partner to leaders across designated client groups, providing hands-on human resources support in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role delivers frontline guidance on employee relations, compliance, staffing, and workforce programs while collaborating closely with senior HR team members to drive consistent, fair, and development-focused HR practices. The HR Generalist manages non-exempt recruiting, oversees critical compliance activities, supports Workers’ Compensation and return-to-work processes, and contributes to organizational effectiveness through project-based initiatives. With a strong focus on employee advocacy, operational efficiency, and regulatory adherence, this role helps ensure a safe, productive, and engaged workplace. HR Generalist Essential Functions: Serve as the primary HR contact, responding to employee inquiries at all levels, resolving issues promptly, and maintaining strict confidentiality of all personnel information. Administer Workday processes including employee data management, reporting, and coordination of all employment actions (new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, payroll changes, etc.); lead New Hire Orientation. Manage employee relations issues in a manufacturing environment, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and escalating concerns to HR leadership when necessary. Ensure compliance with internal and external programs such as ADA, FMLA, payroll audits, Workers Compensation, Return‑to‑Work, and organizational compliance training; coordinate directly with employees, leaders, and third‑party providers. Oversee HR-led events (Open Enrollment, employee engagement events, service awards, philanthropy) and support project-based work related to efficiency, staffing, talent management, and organizational development. Maintain confidentiality and support additional tasks assigned by management to meet HR and business needs. Non-Essential Functions: Serve as HR/Leadership sponsor for the local Employee Activities Committee Minimum Qualifications: Experience : Previous HR and administrative experience preferred Knowledge : Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures with HR Generalist knowledge required including applicable state and federal laws Skills/Abilities : Ability to handle highly confidential information and manage information with utmost integrity. Demonstrated strong MS Office skill (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point); Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and team facilitation skills Education/Certification : BS Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field required; advanced degree strongly preferred Eligibility Requirement:  This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered.