HR Generalist - Union Manufacturing & Leadership Coaching

Alpha Baking Co., Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Co., Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior HR Generalist to act as a strategic partner to facility leadership, driving engagement, retention, and employee relations in a fast-paced, union environment.

You will coach leaders, address workplace concerns, and influence management on HR practices to improve employee experience and business outcomes. Strong manufacturing HR experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive HR experience with emphasis on employee relations.
• Experience conducting investigations in union manufacturing environments.
• Ability to coach leaders and influence behavior.
• Knowledge of labor relations and employment law.
• Experience with UKG HRIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve employee relations issues and conduct investigations.
• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, communication, conflict resolution, and engagement.
• Partner with operations to identify turnover causes and implement retention strategies.
• Advise on performance concerns, attendance, policy interpretation, discipline, and terminations.
• Administer labor agreements and union-related matters.
• Analyze turnover and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Oversee leave of absence administration and accommodations.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Assist with benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Conduct exit interviews and identify retention themes.
• Develop HR programs and policies to improve engagement and performance.
• Oversee HR Coordinators and related duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

Leadership coaching

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

SHRM/HRCI certification preferred

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Alpha Baking Co., Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior HR Generalist to act as a strategic partner to facility leadership, driving engagement, retention, and employee relations in a fast-paced, union environment.

You will coach leaders, address workplace concerns, and influence management on HR practices to improve employee experience and business outcomes. Strong manufacturing HR experience is essential.