Human Resources Generalist

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. in Oregon is seeking an HR Generalist to act as an internal partner for recruiting, payroll, safety, policy administration and employee relations. You will report to the Human Resources Manager and support attendance, records, and employee engagement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 1–4 years of HR experience, with 100% on-site work at the plant. It includes wellness activities, benefits support, and coordination with external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• 1–4 years of HR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR advisor to the plant.
• Lead recruitment for hourly roles at the plant.
• Ensure documentation complies with legal requirements.
• Maintain employee communications and handbook understanding.
• Coordinate Safety program to drive a zero-incident culture.
• Assist HR projects with continuous improvement mindset.
• Manage timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Coordinate new employee orientation activities.
• Handle mild to moderate employee relations issues.
• Provide training to leaders on ER, compliance, and engagement.
• Act as Wellness Champion for corporate wellness initiatives.
• Manage United Way campaign.
• Present employee benefits and address benefits questions.
• Work with third-party admins on FMLA/STD/ADA matters.
• Occasional after-hours work as needed.
• Administer Workday transactions.
• Maintain attendance records per laws.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Business-related field

Tools

Workday

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This position will serve as an internal customer support business partner for the production plant. This will include full cycle recruiting, administration and lead the safety program, employee engagement, leave and attendance tracking, company activity planning, payroll, and employee records. Ensuring accuracy and legal compliance both federally and state. Provides internal support and partnerships to business lines. Responsible for providing day-to-day professional HR support and policy administration relating to all phases of the employee life cycle (e.g. hiring, training, employee relations). This position will report to the Human Resources Manager.

Scope and Function:

• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to the plant
• Leads recruitment activities for Hourly roles within the plant
• Ensure all documentation complies with legal requirements
• Maintain all communications to employees, as needed, including the understanding of the handbook
• Coordinator of the Safety program and aid in driving a zero-incident culture
• Assist in HR projects with a continuous improvement mindset
• Manage timekeeping and payroll system
• Coordinate new employee orientation activities
• Handles mild to medium complex employee relations issues
• Provide training and support to leaders on topics such as employee relations, compliance matters and engagement
• Act as the Wellness Champion for corporate wellness initiatives
• Manage the annual United Way campaign
• Present employee benefits and support all employee concerns regarding benefits
• Work with third party administrators on all FMLA, STD, ADA, situations
• Ability to work outside of standard business hours as business demands
• Administering workday transactions
• Manage attendance record keeping in accordance with company and state laws

Skills/Ability:

• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Strategic Mindset
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Timely follow-up
• Time Management
• Self-motivated and highly professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate integrity, trust, and strategic thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening and timely response to requests

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• 100% On-site role
• In office and manufacturing environment
• Ability Lifting up to 30 lbs.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business-related field
• 1 - 4 years of experience working in human resources

Compensation Information:

Exempt Salaries Role: $75,000 - $85,000 Annually

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

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