Experienced HR Generalist
Job in
University Park, Will County, Illinois, 60484, USA
Listed on 2026-07-08
Listing for:
Akers Packaging Service Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
- Develop strong partnership with General Managers and site leadership to understand their business needs, goals and provide people guidance
- Provide day to day support to people including benefits, ADP access, policies and compliance
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers on complex people matters
- Proactively analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and develop proactive solutions
- Collaborate with the People Group to develop and implement initiatives and programs that support company and department initiatives, drive people engagement and increase retention
- Continuous education regarding best practices and legal requirements to ensure compliance
- Serve as an advocate for people, ensuring their concerns and feedback are heard and addressed
- Lead, participate in and partner on company and site initiatives to drive change, streamline processes and continue building on our people first mindset
- Ability to work in excess of 40 hours, as business needs arise
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Any other task or duty that is deemed necessary by management
- Bachelor’s degree in business, HR or related field or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of progressive experience within HR
- Benefits Administration/Open enrollment facilitation
- Familiarity with LOA, DOL, FLSA, FMLA, and other local and federal guidelines
- Ability to multi-task with a strong attention to details
- Experience in multiple manufacturing locations
- Highly organized and able to drive projects independently
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
- Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude and demonstrated knowledge of HR procedures and policies
- Comfort learning new technologies
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment
- SHRM (CP/SCP) or HRCI (PHR/SPHR) certification
- Experience in a Union environment
- HRIS implementation experience
- Ability to collaborate and influence a team
- Developing and delivering training
- Analytic, strategic, and critical thinking skills
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- HRIS – ADP Workforce Now
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arm’s length, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk in a traditional office environment.
- Ability to travel up to 25% to remote facilities.
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