HR Generalist

About the role

You’ll support day-to-day HR activities for the Monee site while building strong relationships with leaders and employees. You’ll partner across the business to support the full employee lifecycle and help drive practical HR solutions. You’ll also contribute to strategic initiatives that create long-term value.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR support for Monee employees and supervisors, focusing on employee relations, performance management, time and attendance, and talent development.
• Act as a trusted resource for HR policies, programs, and employee relations, ensuring alignment with Koch’s compensation philosophy.
• Partner with hiring managers and recruiting teams to manage full-cycle recruitment and deliver a seamless onboarding experience.
• Collaborate on workforce planning and succession strategies to build a strong talent bench.
• Cook up and participate in college campus and community-based recruiting activities to build strong early talent pipelines.
• Support special projects and reporting for Monee and other initiatives between business units.
• Champion Principle Based Management by coaching employees and leaders to apply PBM in daily decisions.
• Analyze HR data and prepare reports to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices.
• Travel occasionally within the Chicagoland area (3 days onsite in Monee, 4th day flexible at another Molex location).

Requirements

• 2+ years of human resources experience
• Experience building relationships and influence across all levels
• Demonstrated proficiency in HR analytic systems (e.g., Visier, Crunchr, SAP SuccessFactors)
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and workforce planning tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and deliver results
• SHRM-CP or other HR certification

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of labor laws and HR best practices

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Pay

$60,000 - $90,000 per year

Schedule

Occasional travel within the Chicagoland area (3 days onsite in Monee, 4th day flexible at another Molex location)