Senior HR Generalist

Title: Senior HR Generalist

Location: Reading, PA, US, 19605

Workplace: Full-Time

Department: Human Resources

Job Description:

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. 

Job Purpose

This is a high-impact opportunity to partner directly with Engineering leaders within a dynamic, global organization. As a Senior HR Generalist, you will influence key talent decisions, shape the employee experience, and drive initiatives that support both business performance and organizational growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, performance, and organizational effectiveness
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution
• Help bring EnerSys’ Perform, Grow, Thrive operating model to life through talent, development, and engagement strategies
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract, hire, and onboard top talent
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian employment laws while balancing business needs
• Use data and insights to inform workforce planning and decision-making
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver HR programs that drive business results
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and support timekeeping and project charging processes
• Provide backup HR support to the Specialty business, ensuring continuity across teams
• Other duties as assigned

• Hybrid role based in Reading, PA; flexibility required based on business needs

• Occasional travel (1–2 times per year)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including strong employee relations expertise
• Proven ability to influence leaders and navigate complex situations with sound judgment
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices (multi-state U.S.; Canada a plus)
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong business acumen
• Experience with HR systems (UKG, SAP preferred) and comfort working with data
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

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