HR and Labor Relations Generalist
Listed on 2026-07-30
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HR/Recruitment
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager
Career Opportunities: HR and Labor Relations Generalist (6771)
Requisition
6771
-Posted
07/14/2026
- On-Site
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.
Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website or connect with us onLinked
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We are seeking an experienced
HR & Labor Generalist to serve as the primary Human Resources partner for our Northlake, Illinois manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with operations leaders, employees, and union leadership to drive employee engagement, labor relations, talent development, and business success.
Essential Job Functions:
As the site HR leader, you will play a vital role in supporting both employees and management while helping shape workforce strategies and maintaining positive labor relations.
- Serve as the primary HR contact for the Northlake manufacturing facility.
- Partner with site leadership on workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
- Lead employee and labor relations activities and serve as the primary liaison with union leadership.
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, accommodations, corrective actions, and terminations.
- Support talent acquisition efforts, including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for exempt and professional roles.
- Manage day-to-day labor relations processes, including grievances, job bidding, and collective bargaining agreement administration.
- Participate in labor contract negotiations and proposal development.
- Lead employee engagement, recognition, and development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, company policies, and
** Affirmative Action
** requirements. - Represent Sun Chemical within the local community through participation in business and charitable organizations.
Required
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of HR management experience.
- 2 years of HR experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Master's degree in HR or Labor Relations
- Experience with HRIS systems such as SAP Success Factors, Workday, Oracle, or iCIMS.
- Experience in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
BENEFITS
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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