Human Resources Generalist

Vogrinc Search Group; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

401(k)

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group in Illinois is seeking a bilingual HR Generalist to own broad HR duties across the organization, including payroll, benefits, leave, HRIS data, and employee services. This role supports a union production workforce and will contribute to both operational processes and strategic HR initiatives.

You will manage HR operations, support recruiting and onboarding, and partner on labor relations, job descriptions, and workforce metrics. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, ATS and HR technology platforms. ADP experience is a plus.
• Union or labor relations experience preferred.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a front-line HR resource for employees and managers, providing practical support with employee relations, policy interpretation, workplace concerns, investigations, performance issues, and day-to-day HR needs.
• Manage core HR operations including payroll, benefits, leave administration, employee records, HRIS data, reporting, and employee services with a focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee development, training, engagement, recognition, wellness, and other workforce programs across the employee lifecycle.
• Support union and labor relations, including contract administration, grievances, employee communications, and interaction with union employees and representatives.
• Lead and contribute to HR technology, digitization, documentation, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions, HR resources, workforce metrics, and centralized documentation while partnering cross-functionally on projects that support organizational growth and continuous improvement.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR generalist experience

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems (ADP)

ATS

Job description

Outstanding opportunity for a bilingual HR Generalist seeking broad ownership, meaningful visibility, and the chance to shape HR practices across the organization. The position spans hands-on human resources administration, employee support, project management, process improvement, and cross-functional initiatives within an industry leading manufacturer known for its strong leadership team and exceptional culture.

Supporting a union production workforce, the ideal candidate will enjoy working across the full employee lifecycle, contributing to both foundational processes and high-level HR initiatives that strengthen the employee experience, HR systems, and organizational performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a front-line HR resource for employees and managers, providing practical support with employee relations, policy interpretation, workplace concerns, investigations, performance issues, and day-to-day HR needs.
• Manage core HR operations including payroll, benefits, leave administration, employee records, HRIS data, reporting, and employee services with a focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee development, training, engagement, recognition, wellness, and other workforce programs across the employee lifecycle.
• Support union and labor relations, including contract administration, grievances, employee communications, and interaction with union employees and representatives.
• Lead and contribute to HR technology, digitization, documentation, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions, HR resources, workforce metrics, and centralized documentation while partnering cross-functionally on projects that support organizational growth and continuous improvement.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with 3+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is required, along with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Broad HR experience spanning payroll, benefits, leave administration, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, workplace investigations, and employment compliance.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, ATS, and related HR technology platforms. ADP experience is a plus. Union or labor relations experience is preferred.
• A hands-on, accountable approach with the ability to move comfortably between detailed administrative responsibilities, employee-facing support, project management, and higher-level initiatives.
• Strong integrity, judgment, organization, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to independently manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, adapt to changing business needs, and travel up to 10%.

Compensation:

• Base salary: $90,000 to 110,000, commensurate with experience. Bonus-eligible.
• Benefits include: Health, vision, dental, 401(k), PTO, and holidays.