HR Generalist - Manufacturing Plant

Edsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edsal Manufacturing is seeking an HR Generalist to provide broad HR support at our Chicago plant. The role emphasizes employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and bilingual Spanish communications for a predominantly Spanish-speaking workforce.

The position is full-time and exempt, reporting to the Human Resource Manager. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years HR experience in manufacturing and strong knowledge of employment laws, HRIS, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ HR experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Experience with talent acquisition processes.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment efforts, including postings, interviews, and hiring decisions.
• Oversee onboarding to ensure smooth integration for new hires.
• Serve as a primary contact for employee questions, concerns, and grievances.
• Conduct investigations into complaints or misconduct and recommend resolutions.
• Support a positive culture through communication, recognition, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.) and policies.
• Manage HRIS and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare HR metrics and reports to support data-driven decisions.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee Relations

Compliance

HRIS

Bilingual Spanish

MS Office

Discretion

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Do you enjoy working with a motivated team? Do you love finding creative solutions to new challenges? Are you passionate about helping customers succeed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider a career at Edsal.

At Edsal, our employees set us apart. We have built our reputation on having bright, collaborative, honest, and authentic people. These people are essential to who we are and how well we perform. If you're the best at what you do, we want you.

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Position:HR Generalist - Manufacturing Plant

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Id:731

# of Openings:1

HR Generalist – Manufacturing Plant

Location: Chicago, IL

Full-Time | Exempt

Reports To: Human Resource Manager

Edsal Manufacturingis North America's leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality steel shelving and cabinets for garage, basement, storage, and commercial storage applications. Edsal was founded and operated as a family-owned and operated business on Chicago's South Side for over 60 years before being acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners in 2018. We continue operating sites throughout theUnited States in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California.

About the Role

Edsal Manufacturing is seeking a HR Generalist to provide broad-based HR support, partnering with plant leadership across multiple shifts on employee relations, compliance, and HR program administration. This role provides bilingual (Spanish) support for routine HR communications for a predominantly Spanish-speaking workforce, including real-time translation

If you are a hands-on HR professional with a passion for building engagement and driving results, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

What You’ll Do

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Lead recruitment efforts, including postings, interviews, and hiring decisions.
• Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and attract top talent.
• Oversee onboarding to ensure smooth integration for new hires.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a primary contact for employee questions, concerns, and grievances.
• Conduct investigations into complaints or misconduct and recommend resolutions.
• Support a positive culture through communication, recognition, and conflict resolution.

HR Compliance & Policies

• Ensure compliance with employment laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with organization policies, procedures and CBA

Record Management

• Manage HRIS and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare HR metrics and reports to support data-driven decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3 -5 years' experience working in an HR environment, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Experience with talent acquisition processes and methods
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

This position is office-based, requiring frequent interaction with both office staff and employees on the manufacturing floor. The role may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in designated plant areas.

Why Join Edsal?

At Edsal, we believe in building quality products through strong teams. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated to succeed. Join a team that makes a difference!

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws and company policy.