Human Resources Business Partner

Senior Recruiter | Talent Acquisition Specialist

Base pay range: $64,000 – $80,000 per year.

• Employee & Labor Relations:
  First point of contact for employee concerns, support investigations, corrective actions, grievances, and disciplinary procedures per collective bargaining agreement.
• Union Support:
  Partner with union representatives on day‑to‑day matters, ensure compliance, and support leadership during labor negotiations.
• Recruitment & Onboarding:
  Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding hourly and salaried employees to support all staffing needs.
• Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to company policies, labor contracts, employment law, GMP, OSHA, and food safety requirements. Maintain accurate and confidential employee files and documentation.
• HR Administration:
  Support payroll changes, attendance and timekeeping, FMLA/leave administration, and benefits inquiries.
• Performance & Development:
  Assist supervisors with performance reviews, coaching conversations, and documentation of employee performance issues.
• Training Support:
  Coordinate and track required employee training, including safety, compliance, and policy refreshers.
• Engagement & Communication:
  Help drive employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and clear communication.
• Workforce Support:
  Partner with operations to address scheduling, absenteeism, and turnover challenges; provide workforce reporting to the HR Director.
• Advisory:
  Advise and counsel supervisors and managers on employee matters, talent development, performance improvement, and recognition while fostering collaborative relationships that strengthen morale, productivity, and retention across the workforce.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of HR Generalist or HRBP experience in manufacturing (food industry strongly preferred).
• Direct experience in a unionized environment, including grievance handling and contract compliance.
• Solid knowledge of Illinois labor laws and employment regulations.
• Bilingual in Spanish (reading, writing, and oral communication) highly preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to partner effectively with both management and union representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Self‑starter with strong work ethic, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and engaging with employees at all levels.
• Flexibility with work hours as needed.