HR Generalist

Job Details

Job Location:

IL - Elgin, IL 60120

Salary Range: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 Salary

Job Category:
Human Resources

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Purpose:

The Human Resources Generalist helps support the day‑to‑day human resources needs of a fast‑paced manufacturing facility. This position partners with employees and leaders across production, quality, maintenance, warehouse, sanitation, and administrative functions to promote a safe, respectful, compliant, and productive workplace. The Generalist provides hands‑on support in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, training, performance management, HR systems, and policy administration.

• Serve as an accessible, trusted HR resource for employees, supervisors, and managers across assigned shifts.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions, including job postings, applicant screening, interviews, offers, pre‑employment requirements, and new‑hire orientation.
• Coordinate with staffing agencies to monitor and direct plant temporary employee workforce.
• Support onboarding and employee integration by ensuring required documentation, training, system access, and policy acknowledgments are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide guidance on workplace policies, attendance, performance expectations, corrective action, and consistent application of company practices.
• Receive and address employee concerns; assist HR manager with investigations and documentation.
• Administer employee changes and records in the HR information system, including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves, and separations.
• Assist employees with payroll or timekeeping questions, and other HR programs; coordinate with internal specialists and external vendors as needed.
• Support performance management, training coordination, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements, record‑retention rules, and company policies.
• Prepare reports, employee communications, and HR metrics while maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Provide HR coverage across shifts and adjust work hours occasionally to support employees and business needs.
• Assist with compliance verifications on the production floor, working with managers and supervisors to support employee compliance requirements.
• Assist with social compliance audit preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• One to three years of progressive human resources experience, preferably supporting manufacturing, food production, distribution, or another operations‑based environment.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employment compliance.
• Experience with HR information systems, applicant‑tracking systems, timekeeping systems, and Microsoft Office applications. Strong knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, conflict‑resolution, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build credibility with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, follow‑through, and attention to detail in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Ability to interpret and consistently apply policies, procedures, and employment requirements.
• Comfort working on the manufacturing floor and responding calmly to…