Human Resources Generalist

This role supports the success of our business by providing comprehensive human resources support to assigned manufacturing sites, primarily the Rockdale, IL location, with additional support to other sites as needed. The HR Generalist partners closely with leaders to drive employee engagement and build a high-performing workforce. Travel requirement: up to 25% to other assigned locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide general guidelines regarding company policies, procedures, and practices to employees.
• Oversee employee relations issues, disciplinary meetings, and investigations, including disciplinary actions, terminations, and conflict resolutions to ensure fair and consistent application of company policies.
• Provide guidance and support to management and staff on complex, specialized, and sensitive questions; administer routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as reasonable accommodations, investigations, and terminations.
• Assist HR Manager with day-to-day labor relations issues and actively participate in contract negotiations for assigned unionized manufacturing sites.
• Lead employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Partner with the Global Talent Management team to manage the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants; collaborate with departmental managers to understand required skills and competencies.
• Manage the onboarding process for new employees.
• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to research and propose base and incentive pay programs to ensure competitive pay and benefits packages.
• Analyze compensation data and make recommendations for adjustments.
• Design and implement employee learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review policies and practices to ensure compliance.
• Analyze HR data and generate reports to track key metrics and identify trends.
• Participate in and support various HR projects and initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, and continuous improvement.
• Manage HRIS processes for assigned areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in human resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, an HRIS, and automated time and attendance platforms.
• Strong Talent Acquisition experience and an employee advocate mindset.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to make effective decisions, seek solutions to problems, work independently, and know when to escalate to management.
• Some travel to other assigned locations to provide HR support (up to 25%).

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).
• Proficiency with SAP SuccessFactors and WorkForce Software.
• Knowledge of labor relations and union support.
• Experience supporting multiple sites.
• HR experience within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Market-competitive total rewards, including merit increases.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match and life insurance.

Eligibility and timing of benefits may vary.