Human Resource Generalist (Elk Grove Village)

About the Role

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager who can build strong relationships, foster trust, and partner with leaders to create a safe, productive, and engaged work environment while driving meaningful business results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the labor relations and contract administration responsibilities for the facility, including facilitating a partnership with the union bargaining committee, participating in contract negotiations, and administering grievances.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment where employee needs are exceeded and leaders are supported.
• Provide direction and guidance to local management and employees on Human Resource activities, including labor relations, employee activities, attendance, disability, records management, job bid/hiring process, and policy and procedures.
• Conduct interviews and oversee the recruiting process for the facility to hire qualified individuals in open positions.
• Coordinate the plant safety programs, including chairing the safety committee, conducting safety training, advising management of all plant safety policies and OSHA standards, and recommending necessary compliance actions.
• Review, guide, and administer employee disciplinary actions and involuntary termination procedures.
• Conduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Manage the Administrative Assistant function, including hiring/firing, preparing performance reviews, training and instructing, and managing workflow.
• Manage the on-boarding process for all local hires, including reviewing and approving background checks, collecting documentation, conducting new employee orientation presentations, I-9 compliance, new employee announcements, and ensuring all new employees complete key training and policy acknowledgments.
• Oversee processing of payroll for the facility, including auditing payroll records and answering and processing payroll inquiries such as court-ordered child support deductions and garnishments.
• Support employees through all phases of benefit enrollment, provide assistance with benefit issues and questions, and escalate to the Benefits Manager as needed.
• Coordinate all workers’ compensation and unemployment claims processing and interface with third-party administrators, outside legal counsel, and respective state agencies. Maintain OSHA and Workers' Compensation (WC) files and logs.
• Identify training and development needs and assist in the delivery and implementation of programs to meet the needs of the plant.
• Oversee the performance management process at the local level. Review all performance reviews and provide recommendations to managers and supervisors for handling employee performance feedback.
• Manage leave of absences for employees, including interfacing with a third-party vendor to administer Short-Term Disability (STD), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Workers' Compensation, and oversee Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other unpaid leaves.
• Ensure personnel records are maintained; maintain the Human Resource Information System in compliance with Company policy and government agencies, ensuring the system of record is up-to-date.
• Perform all other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of Human Resources experience working in a generalist or management role is required.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing or unionized environment is preferred.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills, and a positive yet determined attitude.
• Must possess strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel. Experience with Dayforce HCM is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle a high degree of confidential and sensitive information and work with all levels within the organization.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay

This role has an annual salary range of $80,000-$100,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance