HR Generalist: Talent & Compliance in Manufacturing

Weiss-Aug – Elk Grove Village, IL; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Holiday, Vacation and Personal Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug – Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking an HR Generalist to align HR practices with organizational goals. You will support talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and onboarding for a manufacturing-focused division.

Responsibilities include collaborating with leadership, conducting evaluations, facilitating Open Enrollment, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Join a collaborative, high-ambition team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of payroll/HRIS systems (Paylocity, ADP or similar).
• SHRM certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to execute HR strategy for talent, recruiting, retention, and succession.
• Ensure timely performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with Corporate Recruiter to hire qualified applicants and define required competencies.
• Onboard new hires and facilitate Open Enrollment for the division.
• Support competitive salary discussions with VP HR and assist with compensation planning.
• Manage employee relations, coaching, and progressive discipline processes.
• Organize company events to boost engagement and morale.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and ensure compliance with labor laws.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Integrity & confidentiality

HR laws & compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR certification preferred

Tools

Paylocity

ADP

Job description

Weiss-Aug – Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking an HR Generalist to align HR practices with organizational goals. You will support talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and onboarding for a manufacturing-focused division.

Responsibilities include collaborating with leadership, conducting evaluations, facilitating Open Enrollment, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Join a collaborative, high-ambition team.