HR Generalist - Manufacturing Plant

W3Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a hands-on, bilingual HR Generalist to support employees at its Chicago manufacturing plant. You will partner with the HR Manager and plant leadership to handle employee relations, HR operations, and workforce communication across shifts.

The ideal candidate provides real-time Spanish-English translation, proactively resolves employee concerns, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. This onsite role covers union and non-union settings.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or industrial environments.
• Fluent in Spanish and English - mandatory.
• Strong employee relations, investigation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience supporting hourly employees or production workforces.

Responsibilities

• Handle employee relations, workplace concerns, investigations, and conflict resolution for union and non-union employees.
• Provide real-time Spanish-English translation during employee discussions and HR communications.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of production employees.
• Partner with plant managers and supervisors to address workforce needs and provide HR guidance.
• Maintain employee records, HRIS data, and confidential documentation.
• Support HR policies, employment law compliance, and day-to-day plant HR operations.
• Assist with workforce changes and ongoing hiring needs in a high-volume production environment.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

HR operations

Employee relations

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Chicago, IL

Employment Type

Full-Time | Exempt

Schedule

Four 10-hour days (4/10 schedule) with flexible shift coverage

About The Role

We are seeking a hands-on, bilingual HR Generalist to support employees at its Chicago manufacturing plant. This person will partner closely with the HR Manager and plant leadership, supporting employee relations, HR operations, and workforce communication across first and second shifts.

A major responsibility will be providing real-time Spanish-English translation and assisting with employee concerns and conflict resolution. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, comfortable working independently, and experienced in a fast-pace manufacturing or industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle employee relations, workplace concerns, investigations, and conflict resolution for union and non-union employees.
• Provide real-time Spanish-English translation during employee discussions and HR communications.
• Support recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of production employees.
• Partner with plant managers and supervisors to address workforce needs and provide HR guidance.
• Maintain employee records, HRIS data, and confidential documentation.
• Support HR policies, employment law compliance, and day-to-day plant HR operations.
• Assist with workforce changes and ongoing hiring needs in a high-volume production environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or industrial environments.
• Fluent in Spanish and English - mandatory.
• Strong employee relations, investigation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience supporting hourly employees or production workforces.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and HR administration.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while collaborating with plant leadership.
• Comfortable working onsite in a manufacturing environment and supporting flexible schedules across multiple shifts.
• Union/CBA experience is a plus but not required.

Ideal Candidate

A bilingual HR professional with strong employee relations experience who can effectively communicate with a predominantly Spanish-speaking manufacturing workforce and independently support day-to-day plant HR operations.