Human Resources Generalist - Downers Grove, IL

Blair Executive Search; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits program

Job summary

Blair Executive Search is looking for a Human Resources Generalist in Downers Grove, IL. This role involves supporting HR functions within a manufacturing setting, focusing on recruitment, training, and employee relations. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of experience and be bilingual in English and Spanish.

The position offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR experience as a Generalist or Business Partner.
• Experience in manufacturing and knowledge of related HR functions.
• Proven ability in developing and implementing HR programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction on HR aspects of plant operations.
• Lead recruiting, interviewing, and hiring processes.
• Review HR programs for best practices.
• Guide managers on policy interpretation and employee relations.
• Support Talent Acquisition for various positions.
• Oversee safety training and management of workers’ compensation.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

HR strategy formulation

Employee relations

Recruiting and training

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM certification

Advanced degree

Job description

Human Resources Generalist - Downers Grove, IL

• Full-time

Our client is a global manufacturer that is growing in size and needs to hire an energetic, career-focused bilingual (English/ Spanish) Human Resources Generalist to join their team. The company has experienced tremendous growth and "growing pains" that go along with growth. The Human Resources Generalist should come from a manufacturing environment and have a background of developing/selecting and implementing training and developmental programs with a focus on upgrading the company's overall training initiatives and related training materials, including "state-of-the-art" / "best practices" initiatives on creating a culture of participation and teamwork that will lead to greater levels of employee satisfaction, belonging and retention.

If this describes you and your professional accomplishments support your success and you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a stable work history, then we are interested in connecting with you.

While we recruit HR professionals nationwide, at all levels across diverse industry groups, we request that we find local/nearby candidates only for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and counsel regarding human resource aspects of plant operations in non-union environments
• Lead recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training and employee developmental programs
• Review HR programs for best practices including rewards & recognition, employee handbooks/policy & procedures, disciplinary, corrective action processes and resolution to ensure all company HR initiatives align with the company's policies and procedures and applicable state and federal employment related laws.
• Provide guidance and coaching assistance to managers, supervisors and employees on accurate and consistent policy interpretation and administration plus day-to-day employee relations matters.
• Work with Talent Acquisition team to support recruiting for exempt, non-exempt and hourly positions in the facility.
• Oversee safety committee and safety training.
• Oversee management of workers’ compensation.
• Develop, recommend and implement HR policies, procedures and related training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field of study
• An advanced degree and/or related SHRM certification
• 6+ years related HR experience and success as a Generalist or Business Partner in HR with functions including recruiting, training, payroll, workers comp, safety, policies and procedures, benefits, employee relations, etc.
• Experience working in any manufacturing environment is a must; however, food or consumer products manufacturing experience is ideal
• Bi-lingual English / Spanish is a must

Benefits

The company offers competitive compensation and full benefit programs.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Job Location

Downers Grove, IL