HR Generalist

We’re Hiring: HR Generalist

Henrietta, New York | $65,000 - $80,000 DOE | Full-time

At OX Tools, we’re not just about tools, we’re about building something bigger.

At OX Tools, our vision is to bring the strength of the OX to every tradesperson through passion, design, and relentless pursuit of innovation. Our tools are instinctively recognised as Tough, Dynamic, Different and so are our people.

The Role:

We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Generalist to join our North America team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys balancing operational delivery with strategic impact and is passionate about building high-performing, values-led teams.

You’ll play a key role in partnering with leaders, supporting employees and delivering core People & Culture initiatives that drive engagement, performance and business growth across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

What you’ll do:

Partner with regional leaders to deliver day-to-day People & Culture initiatives aligned to business needs

Support and embed performance management frameworks, driving clarity and accountability

Manage employee relations matters with professionalism, including investigations and grievance processes

Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and support onboarding to set new hires up for success

Deliver a consistent and positive employee experience across the region

Manage office operations, including facilities coordination and workplace logistics

Maintain HR systems, employee records and ensure compliance with local legislation

Analyse HR metrics (e.g. turnover, engagement, performance) to inform decision-making

Provide reporting and insights to support continuous improvement and operational excellence

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with global P&C frameworks

What we’re looking for:

3+ years’ experience in an HR / People role within a fast-paced, commercial environment

Strong knowledge of employment law (New York State required; Canadian exposure beneficial)

Experience managing employee relations and supporting performance conversations

Exposure to recruitment, onboarding, payroll and benefits administration

Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Confident partnering with leaders to support people-related decision making

Experience using HR systems and working with people data and analytics

Strong communication and relationship-building capability

High level of discretion, professionalism and integrity

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership