Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

Illinois Health and Hospital Association; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks an HR leader to develop and execute comprehensive HR programs across sites, ensuring compliant employment practices and effective workforce planning. The role partners with site leadership to recruit, develop and deploy talent while supporting safety system administration.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 years HR experience in manufacturing, bilingual English/Spanish, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources or related field required.
• Five years of human resources or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple work assignments and job-related requests under strict time constraints.
• Must be capable of working independently and taking the initiative to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills. Excellent problem solving and leadership skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and coworkers in both languages.
• Solid knowledge of labor laws affecting employment practices. Proficient in Microsoft Office, and HRIS.
• Specific knowledge of Paylocity(current Welch HRIS) is a plus.
• Very limited overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive Human Resource program, including talent sourcing, recruiting, development and deployment.
• Support GM to identify talent and staffing needs; provide direct support for administrative portion of safety system.
• Serve as business partner and advisor to GM and BU management for employee relations and workforce planning.
• Oversee recruitment processes: advertising, interviewing, testing, placement, orientation, and development of associates.
• Manage compensation programs, job descriptions, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions in collaboration with corporate HR.

Job description

Summary

Partners with local business unit leader (General Manager/GM) to develop and execute comprehensive Human Resource program, including talent sourcing, recruiting, development and deployment. Supports GM to identify talent and staffing needs. Provide direct support for the administrative portion of the safety system.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all phases of employment at sites for which she/he is responsible, including advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, placement, orientation, training, and development of associates, exit interviews and unemployment compensation hearings.
• Serves as a business partner and advisor to the GM and BU management team for all employee relations and workforce planning activities.
• Reviews applications, performs references checks and employment verifications. Establishes and maintains qualification standards for all positions.
• Serves as the primary source of contact to facility managers and employees on all human resource related matters.
• Primarily responsible for on-site employee engagement and addressing employee concerns and needs.
• Responsible for local compliance to work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Support the recruiting, orientation training and development of production and non-exempt associates. Conducts new associate orientations, including general orientation and safety orientation.
• Implements and annually updates compensation programs, rewrites job descriptions as necessary, analyzes compensation, monitors performance review process.
• Responsible for overseeing the progressive discipline and performance improvements plans for select associates. Works closely with corporate Human Resources for litigation and risk mitigation.
• Sets up and maintains tracking systems for performance reviews, vacations, and company metrics such as turnover statistics.
• Ensures accurate, efficient, and timely completion of HR-related metrics and reporting.
• Supports site benefits and insurance administration; works closely with Group Compensation & Benefits Administrator.
• Is a key resource for specific HR projects and supporting the Global HR team.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of files, salaries, and other information of a business or personal nature.
• Stays current of changes in federal, state, and local employment laws, and ensures locations are in full compliance. Serves as the primary advisor to the BU GM for all HR compliance related topics.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft-based applications and HRIS platform (currently Paylocity).
• Responsible for workers compensation administration, management of claims processes, and compliance. Work closely with corporate Human Resources on WC risk mitigation.
• Support effective communication with Spanish-speaking employees by assisting with training, work instructions, and day-to-day operational communication, as needed.
• Safe administration & Support
  Responsible for safety system document and data control and training record administration. This will include safety policies, procedures, work instructions, and training programs.
• Oversees and administers all safety related communications, including signage, bulletins, safety orientation, and safety communication roll outs.
• Responsible for all incident tracking and data management.
• Oversees the emergency response program, First Responders (CPR and First Aid), and Blood Born Pathogens.

*Duties may vary depending on location

Physical Demands

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials during the workday. The employee may occasionally have to climb ladders and work from heights. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses (with Side Shields), mandatory hearing protection and steel-toed shoes. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resources or related field required.
• Five years of human resources or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple work assignments and job-related requests under strict time constraints.
• Must be capable of working independently and taking the initiative to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills. Excellent problem solving and leadership skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and coworkers in both languages.
• Solid knowledge of labor laws affecting employment practices. Proficient in Microsoft Office, and HRIS.
• Specific knowledge of Paylocity(current Welch HRIS) is a plus.
• Very limited overnight travel.