Human Resource Generalist

Beacon Hill; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill seeks a motivated HR Generalist to serve as a hands-on HR resource in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The bilingual (English/Spanish) role covers employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, workers’ compensation, compliance, and EHS initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, and comfortable working directly with employees onsite. Associate degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• HR Generalist or strong HR Coordinator with wider HR duties.
• Experience handling employee relations questions professionally.
• Strong conflict-resolution and communication skills.
• 100% onsite in a manufacturing environment.
• Occasional early-morning or late-night shifts in a 24/7 operation.
• Willingness to walk production floors and wear PPE.
• AA degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or high-volume hourly environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for day-to-day questions and escalate complex matters.
• Support employee relations, concerns, conflict resolution, issue escalation, and supervisor support.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation and onboarding for permanent and temporary employees.
• Coordinate recruiting and staffing for hourly, temporary, non-exempt, and exempt roles.
• Manage relationships with staffing partners and support a temp-to-hire workforce.
• Follow up with new employees regarding onboarding and engagement.
• Communicate benefits information and resources to employees.
• Coordinate workers' compensation matters and maintain documentation.
• Process changes: hires, terminations, position changes, compensation updates.
• Maintain HR records for legal and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with wage studies and market adjustments.
• Partner with plant leadership to promote positive relations and culture.
• Assist with EHS initiatives, safety training, audits, safety communications.
• Maintain visibility on the production floor while adhering to PPE guidelines.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR Generalist experience

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Workers' compensation

Compliance

EHS/safety

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and people‑focused HR Generalist for our client, a global organization looking to add a hands‑on HR professional to their team.

The Bilingual (English/Spanish) HR Generalist will serve as a key day‑to‑day HR resource for employees, supporting a wide range of human resources functions including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, temporary staffing, benefits, workers' compensation, compliance, and workplace safety. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, approachable, organized, and comfortable working directly with employees in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR point of contact for employees, responding to day-to-day HR questions and escalating more complex matters as appropriate.
• Support employee relations, including employee concerns, conflict resolution, issue escalation, and supervisor support.
• Facilitate new‑hire orientation and onboarding for permanent and temporary employees.
• Coordinate recruiting and staffing efforts for hourly, temporary, non‑exempt, and exempt positions.
• Manage relationships with temporary staffing partners and support a temp‑to‑hire workforce.
• Follow up with new employees regarding onboarding, engagement, assimilation, and their overall employee experience.
• Communicate benefits information, updates, and resources to employees.
• Coordinate workers' compensation matters and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Process employee changes, including new hires, terminations, position changes, and compensation updates.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation to support legal and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with hourly wage studies and recommendations for market adjustments.
• Partner with plant leadership to promote positive employee relations, engagement, and workplace culture.
• Assist with EHS initiatives, including safety training, audits, and employee safety communications.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the facility, regularly interacting with employees on the production floor while following required PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• HR Generalist experience or strong HR Coordinator experience with the interest and ability to take on broader HR responsibilities.
• Experience supporting employee relations and addressing employee questions and concerns professionally.
• Strong conflict‑resolution, communication, and de‑escalation skills.
• Comfortable working 100% onsite within a manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to occasionally support employees working early‑morning or late‑night shifts within a 24/7 operation.
• Comfortable regularly walking a production floor and wearing required PPE.
• Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant HR experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, packaging, food production, or another high‑volume hourly environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with hourly recruiting, temporary staffing vendors, workers' compensation, benefits, compliance, or EHS/safety initiatives is a plus.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you! Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)