HR Generalist

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

Position location: 

This position is located onsite at our Emtek manufacturing facility in City of Industry, CA. The position requires being onsite Monday through Friday, typically starting at 6 AM CT with ability to flex to start at 5 AM, as needed for support of employee initiatives. 

The HR Generalist provides strategic and hands-on support for the site employees and HR function.

What you will do: 

• Partner with site leadership to drive change initiatives, employee engagement, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support Positive Associate Relations (PAR) activities, including employee relations investigations and issue resolution.
• Promote and support employee engagement initiatives, including the FBIN employee satisfaction survey.
• Maintain regular presence on the manufacturing floor to build relationships and proactively address employee concerns.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and policy interpretation to leaders on employee relations, performance, and corrective action matters.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and issue resolution, escalating matters appropriately.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and talent development discussions.
• Administer HR operational processes within HRIS systems, including Open Enrollment, leaves of absence, terminations, and employee data accuracy.
• Prepare and validate weekly payroll, ensuring accurate timekeeping, policy application, and compliance.
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and initiatives to increase direct hiring and reduce reliance on staffing agencies.
• Ensure compensation actions are properly reviewed, approved, and administered in alignment with pay structures.
• Maintain job descriptions and oversee the internal job posting process to support internal mobility.
• Prepare and analyze standard and ad hoc HR reports; partner with leadership on insights and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and all legal and regulatory compliance agencies as it relates to federal and state of California labor, wage and hour and employment laws.
• Support HR training and safety initiatives, as needed.
• Lead HR projects, policy reviews, internal processes and additional initiatives. 

What you bring: 

• 3+ years of HR Experience as a HR Generalist or in a similar HR role in general/manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish): speaking, writing, reading.
• Well-versed in local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting and analysis.
• Excellent critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or relevant business field, preferred. 

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $110,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings

To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.