HR Generalist
Winston Salem Full-time Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Hanes Companies. Winston Salem · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $77,500–$122,460 across the United States.
Estimated pay
Hanes Companies has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$77,500 – $122,460
What the middle half of mid-level HR business partner & generalist roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 905 postings that stated pay, median $97,500. Last updated Oct 29, 2026.
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityMid-level
LocationWinston Salem
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 28, 2026
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Serve as the HR point person for staff and supervisors at the Winston-Salem site and designated branches
- Handle hiring end to end for hourly and salaried jobs, from finding candidates through their start
- Help leaders address conduct, performance, attendance, conflict, investigations and related employee records
- Coordinate orientation, leave and benefits administration, workers’ compensation, engagement activities and HRIS updates
- Contribute to workforce reports, safety efforts, training, retention and employee development across the facility
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, management or a related area
- Working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, benefits, FMLA, ADA and workers’ compensation
- Experience handling performance processes and carrying out employee investigations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems, plus strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can work closely with plant staff and leaders and be present on the facility floor. You’ll support the Winston-Salem location and assigned branches.
From the employer
Human Resources Generalist
Hanes Companies, Inc., a division of Leggett & Platt, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Winston-Salem, NC. With more than 50 locations across North America, Hanes Companies is a leading distributor and converter of industrial textiles, environmentally friendly geosynthetics, erosion-control products, and stabilization products used in the construction industry. This role will serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders, with an active presence on the plant floor and responsibility for supporting a broad range of human resources functions.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Hanes Companies, Inc., a division of Leggett & Platt, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Winston-Salem, NC. With more than 50 locations across North America, Hanes Companies is a leading distributor and converter of industrial textiles, environmentally friendly geosynthetics, erosion-control products, and stabilization products used in the construction industry. This role will serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders, with an active presence on the plant floor and responsibility for supporting a broad range of human resources functions.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers at the Winston-Salem facility and assigned branch locations.
- Build strong relationships with plant leadership and employees to help foster a positive, productive work environment.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
- Facilitate new-hire orientation and coordinate onboarding for employees and temporary workers.
- Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, attendance concerns, and policy interpretation.
- Support the administration of FMLA, leaves of absence, workers' compensation, employee benefits, and employee engagement programs.
- Assist managers with coaching, conflict resolution, workplace investigations, and documentation of employee matters.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data.
- Support HR reporting, workforce planning, and broader organizational initiatives.
- Participate in safety programs, training efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
- Partner with leadership to strengthen retention, employee development, and workplace culture.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of employment laws, employee relations, benefits administration, FMLA, ADA, and workers' compensation.
- Experience supporting performance management and conducting employee investigations.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to build relationships and influence individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and human resources information systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!
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