Ultradent, the global leader in oral health, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our dedicated HR team. This position is full-time and on-site, generally aligned with typical business hours. We are looking for a people-oriented and proactive HR Generalist to support our manufacturing team. This role focuses on fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and open communication while delivering essential HR support. You’ll work closely with employees and leaders to ensure compliance, address concerns, and support engagement and performance initiatives across the site.
General Responsibilities:
Employee Engagement & Communication
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Foster a culture of open, transparent communication across all levels of the organization.
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Build strong relationships with employees and frontline leaders through regular presence on the production floor.
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Encourage employee feedback and act as a trusted, approachable resource for guidance and support.
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Support and coordinate on-site employee events, training, and engagement initiatives.
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Create and distribute internal communications related to HR policies, programs, and initiatives.
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Serve as a liaison to HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to connect teams with resources and expertise.
Employee Relations & Feedback
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Promote fairness and consistency in addressing concerns, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
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Act as a bridge between employees and leadership, providing feedback and insights to improve team morale and performance.
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Identify and address employee relations issues early through proactive observation and communication.
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Provide coaching and support to supervisors to improve team dynamics and effectiveness.
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Monitor employee pulse and contribute to strategies that improve engagement and retention.
HR Compliance & Operational Support
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Ensure adherence to federal, state, and company employment laws and policies.
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Assist employees with general HR-related questions, including benefits, policies, and procedures.
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Communicate benefits offerings clearly and direct employees to the appropriate experts as needed.
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Deliver and support general training for employees and first-line leaders on HR-related programs and processes.
Required Qualifications:
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Minimum 1 year of experience in Human Resources or a related field
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Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is ideal
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Familiarity with HRIS systems
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to build and maintain relationships across teams and leadership levels
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Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
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Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a dynamic, high-volume environment
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Bilingual in English and Spanish, or another relevant language, strongly preferred
Ultradent is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are a global culture where differences are sought after, welcomed, and embraced. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor: For more information please contact us at [email protected].
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What We Do
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s mission is to improve the level of dental health care and to make dental procedures more predictable and efficient. Consistent with its mission, Ultradent works to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals through financial and charitable programs.
Ultradent evolved from a dentist’s quest to create more effective dental products. Dr. Dan Fischer's desire to develop more advanced dental products led him to create products that would set future industry standards.
Today, Ultradent has subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, Brazil, Spain, Malaysia, China, and Japan, employing approximately 1,900 individuals and manufacturing and packaging more than 500 materials, devices, and instruments. While Ultradent has expanded into a worldwide company, the majority of its professional and skilled manufacturing positions have remained in the United States, providing jobs for a diverse community of Americans. Ultradent is committed to local production and is proud to be a USA manufacturer.
Ultradent’s products are used worldwide by dentists, group practices, dental and veterinary labs, government agencies, and universities. Ultradent has continued its development efforts, holding dozens of patents and trademarks on unique products, materials, devices, and application techniques
