Human Resource Generalist
International
Software Engineering
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Mar 29, 2026
Position Overview
The Human Resource Generalist provides hands-on, on-site support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, partnering with the Plant HR Manager to support 250+ employees. This role maintains a strong floor presence, drives employee engagement, and uses data insights to address high attrition and attendance challenges. By coaching leaders, supporting high-volume hiring, managing employee relations, and ensuring consistent policy application and compliance, the HR Generalist plays a key role in building a stable, productive, and engaged workforce.
Work Schedule
This position supports a production environment that operates Mon – Thurs (5:30AM – 4:00PM) with flexibility to support overtime and production recovery days as needed
Responsibilities
This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
Company Overview
ABOUT TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.
About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
The Human Resource Generalist provides hands-on, on-site support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, partnering with the Plant HR Manager to support 250+ employees. This role maintains a strong floor presence, drives employee engagement, and uses data insights to address high attrition and attendance challenges. By coaching leaders, supporting high-volume hiring, managing employee relations, and ensuring consistent policy application and compliance, the HR Generalist plays a key role in building a stable, productive, and engaged workforce.
Work Schedule
This position supports a production environment that operates Mon – Thurs (5:30AM – 4:00PM) with flexibility to support overtime and production recovery days as needed
Responsibilities
- Serve as an on-site HR Generalist supporting 250+ hourly and salaried employees; maintain strong floor presence by attending daily production huddles and engaging directly with employees and leadership
- Track, analyze, and report on key HR metrics (headcount, attrition, attendance trends); identify insights and recommend data-driven solutions
- Act as a trusted advisor to supervisors and managers, ensuring consistent interpretation and application of policies including attendance, corrective action, performance management, and compensation
- Drive employee engagement in a high-attrition environment through targeted programs, recognition initiatives, and employee committees
- Design, administer, and analyze employee surveys (e.g., pulse, exit, stay) to identify root causes of attrition and absenteeism; translate insights into actionable retention strategies
- Establish and lead site committees; develop charters and governance to support culture, engagement, and continuous improvement
- Conduct thorough, objective employee relations investigations; document findings and deliver clear, compliant resolution outcomes
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to support high-volume staffing needs, including hiring events, candidate experience, onboarding, and new hire integration
- Facilitate training for supervisors and leaders on HR processes, policies, and people leadership skills
- Ensure compliance and consistency in performance management processes; coach leaders on performance improvement and documentation
- Support succession planning and talent development processes; provide input on workforce planning, internal mobility, and organizational effectiveness
- Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations (EEOC, ADA, FMLA, OFCCP, HIPAA); ensure confidentiality and proper documentation practices
- Partner with community organizations and internal communications to support employer branding and outreach initiatives
- Lead and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of human resources or labor relations experience
- Master's degree and no experience
- At least 3 years of human resources or labor relations experience
- Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
- 3+ years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a high-volume or lean manufacturing environment (250+ employees) - Highly Desired
- Proven ability to manage full-cycle HR support for both hourly and salaried populations - Highly Desired
- Strong analytical skills with experience tracking and interpreting HR metrics (e.g., attrition, absenteeism, headcount, turnover trends) - Highly Desired
- Experience coaching leaders and employees on performance, development, and employee relations matters - Highly Desired
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently with sound judgment, discretion, and a high sense of urgency
- Skilled in conducting investigations and resolving complex employee issues in high-pressure environments
- Experience with organizational development, succession planning, and talent reviews (e.g., via SuccessFactors)
- Proficiency with HR systems (SAP, SuccessFactors, iCIMS, time & attendance systems Kronos/Synerion) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Experience Implementing of HRIS system
- Strong process improvement mindset with experience driving efficiencies in HR operations
- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification a plus
This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
Company Overview
ABOUT TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.
About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.
- International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.