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Line Human Resources Generalist

1 week ago Chapel Hill, NC

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Line Human Resources Generalist to join our Human Resources team of Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems (CDBS) in Fletcher, NC.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Clear Communication: Deliver messages in ways that resonate with different audiences, ensuring alignment, clarity, and shared understanding across the organization.
  • Strong Decision-Making: Provide timely, well-reasoned recommendations that help the business move forward and support leaders in navigating complex situations.
  • Continuous Self Improvement: Use feedback and reflection to strengthen my effectiveness, model accountability, and enhance how I support employees and leaders.
  • Strategic Planning: Prioritize work and organize processes to meet commitments, ensuring HR activities directly support broader organizational goals.
  • Guiding Change: Support teams through transitions by applying structured change management practices that build engagement and sustain long-term results.
  • Compensation & Benefits Expertise: Ensure accurate, compliant, and employee-centered delivery of compensation and benefits programs that reinforce trust and transparency.
  • Fair & Thorough Investigations: Conduct objective, well documented investigations that uphold organizational values, ensure consistency, and provide clear, actionable outcomes.
  • Building Strong Employee Relationships: Foster a collaborative environment by addressing concerns proactively, managing conflict constructively, and ensuring consistent application of policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary areas you will support to succeed in this role:

HR Operations & Employee Support

  • Provide onsite HR support to employees and leaders, addressing inquiries, resolving concerns, and ensuring consistent application of HR policies and practices.
  • Support employee grievance handling, counseling, and facilitation of issue resolution.
  • Support Answers tickets for employee life cycle actions
  • Understanding of HRIS systems

Time & Attendance / Kronos

  • Support attendance processes.
  • Provide Kronos system support, ensuring accurate timekeeping, attendance compliance, and resolution of discrepancies.

Payroll & Reimbursements

  • Support payroll processes by validating hours, addressing pay-related questions, and ensuring timely submission of adjustments or corrections.
  • Process employee reimbursements and related transactions in alignment with policy.

Employee Relations

  • Support investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and partnering with HR leader as needed.
  • Assist in the administration of corrective actions, ensuring consistency, fairness, and proper documentation.

Employee Engagement & Communication

  • Support site engagement activities, including planning and execution of employee events and initiatives.
  • Coordinate communication efforts such as all employee meetings and HR updates to ensure employees receive timely and relevant information.
  • Conduct HR GEMBA walks to maintain connection with employees and identify opportunities to improve workplace culture and processes.

Recognition Programs

  • Administer employee recognition initiatives, including service awards and sitelevel recognition programs.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required. *

Experience: *

Minimal relevant work experience required.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is an Onsite role. Will need 3rd shift operations support as well as per business needs.

Additional role and responsibilities:

  • HR Operations and Onsite People Support
  • FMLA/STD/LTD Management
  • Time & Attendance knowledge /Kronos Support
  • Payroll Support and Reimbursements
  • Investigation support
  • Corrective Actions
  • Employee Grievance and Counselling
  • Employee Engagement
  • Communication- All employee meetings
  • HR GEMBA
  • Recognition-Service Awards
  • Exit Processes: Termination action, Exit Interviews, Severance

Job Human Resources

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

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ReqID 2424550

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

Client-provided location(s): Chapel Hill, NC
Job ID: Cummins-R-6642E60F8010495DA761EBE1665A6CC4
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-11T19:24:48

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion