Senior Human Resource Generalist

Date: Feb 17, 2026

Location: La Crosse, WI, United States, 54601

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

Working collaboratively with HR Centers of Expertise and other HR staff provides direction, support, coordination, and execution of human resources initiatives for a division.

What Will You Do?

  • Drive continuous improvement in HR’s strategic value to the business.
  • Lead and coordinate training initiatives for managers and employees to ensure understanding of Chart’s Code of Conduct, compliance requirements, positive employee relations, and other company-wide programs and policies.
  • Administer and support employee benefit programs in collaboration with the Centers of Expertise (COE).
  • Champion the HR strategy and influence key stakeholders to align with organizational goals.
  • Contribute to the successful execution of the HR business plan.
  • Support the implementation of Chart’s HR policies and procedures to ensure consistent application and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment efforts, including partnering with hiring managers to assess staffing needs, posting positions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and Chart’s Strategic Staffing Model.
  • Facilitate Onboarding and conduct New Hire Orientations
  • Investigate and resolve employee relations matters, including harassment, discrimination, and other workplace concerns.
  • Participate in discipline and termination processes, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies across the organization.
  • Monitor and recommend action plans to ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) programs, addressing areas of under-representation.
  • Provide coaching and guidance on performance management and employee development.
  • Collaborate with leadership to maintain a positive, union-free work environment in non-union locations.
  • Uphold Chart’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics Standards.
  • Ensure all compliance of employee records to meet internal and external customer expectations.

Essential Functions

  • The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual
  • The ability to read and understand documents and drawings
  • The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
  • The ability to perform several tasks at once
  • The ability to follow directions or instructions
  • The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information

Your Experience Should Be...

  • Bachelor's Degree in HR or a business-related discipline
  • 8 - 10 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Master's Degree in HR or a business-related discipline
  • 6+ years of experience in progressive HR roles (industrial, manufacturing, and multiple locations)
  • Previous Lean or Six Sigma experience

Technical Skills

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Internet, and Email
  • Experience with HRIS systems (SuccessFactors)
  • Mathematical skills

Other Skills

  • Knowledge of legislation affecting HR in multiple states

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this positio