Bilingual Sr HR Generalist

Pregis LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis LLC in Elgin, IL seeks a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Senior HR Generalist to align HR programs with business goals and serve as key liaison for employee relations. You will manage HRIS, onboarding, recruitment, investigations, and compliance across the site.

The role requires a Bachelor's in HR or related field, 3+ years in manufacturing HR, and fluency in English/Spanish, with strong communication and change-management abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum three years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent and culture at the location with plant leadership to foster a positive employee relations culture.
• Partner with Plant Leader and Talent Acquisition on plant-level staffing, including recruitment of exempt, non-exempt, and temporary roles.
• Develop and implement recruitment, retention, and training programs to enhance skills and ensure compliance.
• Manage full hiring process: postings, resume screening, interviews, onboarding, follow-up.
• Act as liaison between employees and management, handle investigations and performance management.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HRIS proficiency

MS Office

Communication skills

Change management

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Scope of Job

The Bilingual (English/Spanish) Sr Human Resources Generalist serves as a strategic partner, aligning HR programs and processes with business objectives. Acting as the primary liaison for employee relations, this role ensures consistent communication and collaboration across the business and the broader organization. Key responsibilities include personnel tracking through HRIS, benefits administration, onboarding, recruitment, investigations, and compliance with employment laws. This individual is a trusted resource and advocate, promoting ethical practices and fostering a positive employee experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of talent and culture at the location; partner with the Human Resources Director, Plant Leader, and site leadership to foster a positive employee relations culture and a safe, engaged workforce.
• Partner with Plant Leader and corporate Talent Acquisition on plant-level staffing, including recruitment and selection of exempt, non-exempt, and temporary employees.
• Develop and implement recruitment, retention, and training programs to enhance skills, support compliance (e.g., harassment prevention), and drive employee engagement.
• Manage the full hiring process: job postings, resume screening, interviews, hiring decisions, onboarding, and follow-up for successful integration.
• Act as liaison between employees and management, addressing employee relations issues, conducting investigations, resolving conflicts, and supporting performance management.
• Support leaders with coaching, performance feedback, appraisals, and development or improvement plans.
• Administer HRIS changes, employment transactions (hiring, terminations, role/compensation changes), and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Analyze HR data and reports to identify trends, build on strengths, and develop action plans for improvement.
• Partner with safety leaders to ensure compliance with safety initiatives, reduce workers’ compensation costs, and create engaging onboarding experiences.

• Communicate benefit and corporate program changes; assist employees with benefit-related questions.
• Contribute to mid-year processes, talent assessments, Affir...
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum three years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Strategic thinking, planning, and change management capabilities required
• Fluency in both English and Spanish required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with continuous improvement/lean manufacturing preferred
• Proficiency in HRIS and intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations exercising a calm approach.
• Proactive in approach; shows ownership and drive
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to all organization levels
• Ability to de-escalate situations and help manage conflict

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $90K to $105K.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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