Human Resource Generalist Sr.

SilkRoad; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with Company match

14 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to join the Human Resources team at the Chicago plant. You will advise on HR policies, support recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning, and coach leaders to improve engagement and performance.

The role requires 6+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of employment law and payroll. Equal opportunity employer with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or Business.
• Six+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Knowledge of employment laws, labor relations, safety, benefits administration and payroll.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS.
• SPHR or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees and managers on HR policies and workplace concerns.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, staffing, and workforce planning.
• Coach leaders and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance and employment laws.
• Coordinate performance reviews, benefits, and leave.
• Promote community service activities and events.

Skills

HR policies

Recruiting

Employee relations

HRIS

Payroll

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Tracking Code

11215

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Human Resource Generalist Sr.

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Advise employees and managers on HR policies, workplace concerns, performance, attendance, and corrective action.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, staffing, and workforce planning.
• Coach leaders and support employee engagement and organized initiatives.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance and employment laws.
• Champion colleague relations "fun activities" (ex. Plant Picnic, Christmas Party) and community service activities (ex. Blood Drive, United Way, etc.).
• Coordinate performance reviews, training, development, benefits, and leave support.

This full-time role is a part of our Human Resource team and reports to the Human Resource Manager.

Required experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, prefer in Human Resources or Business. Master’s degree preferred.
• Six or more years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or operations.
• Knowledge of employment laws, labor relations, safety, benefits administration and payroll.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• SPHR or PHR certification preferred.

Working conditions:

We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our AUTOKINITON Plant in Chicago, IL., offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and Lakefront
• Museums and Historical Architecture

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.