Sr. Human Resource Generalist

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Generalist will provide strategic HR partnership and support to the Operations and Sales functions across multiple locations, including Roselle and Glenview, IL, as well as a remote workforce. This role reports directly to the Division Human Resources Director. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with Operations and Sales leaders to strengthen a culture centered on engagement, safety, and high performance. The Senior HR Generalist will lead initiatives that promote an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to contribute to and shape the workplace culture. In addition, this role will coach and advise Operations and Sales leadership to support their development, build team capability, and enhance the pipeline of ready-now talent across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor, offering expertise in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
• Collaborate with local and functional leaders to support organizational change and drive alignment with divisional goals.
• Lead performance management activities, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, year-end evaluations, and compensation planning.
• Manage talent acquisition and workforce planning for hourly roles, ensuring market-competitive practices and proactive talent upgrades.
• Conduct and resolve employee relations matters with consistency, urgency, and sound judgment.
• Cultivate a purpose-driven culture that champions our values, empowers performance, and fuels a fearless growth mindset.
• Design and facilitate new hire orientation, delivering a strong introduction to the company culture and ITW values.
• Partner with Operations and Sales teams to align HR efforts with safety goals.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and prepare reports for internal use and compliance purposes.
• Prepare documentation for all employee lifecycle events, including hiring, benefits, and terminations.
• Partner with ITW Corporate HR and third-party providers to ensure seamless execution of HR processes.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local employment laws.
• Travel as needed to support business locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field, required.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably exposure to operations and sales environments.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish, is plus.
• Experience supporting multi-site teams is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, engagement, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough investigations and resolve employee relations matters with fairness and urgency.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Proven ability to build trust and influence at all levels—from frontline employees to senior leadership.