Manufacturing HR & Labor Generalist | Union Relations Lead

Sun Chemical Corporation; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation seeks an experienced HR & Labor Generalist to serve as the primary HR partner for the Northlake, Illinois manufacturing facility. The role drives employee engagement, labor relations, talent development, and business success in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities include workforce planning, recruiting, and handling grievances, investigations, and terminations, while ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of HR management experience.
• 2 years of HR experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the Northlake manufacturing facility.
• Partner with site leadership on workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
• Lead employee and labor relations activities and liaison with union leadership.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, accommodations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Support talent acquisition for exempt and professional roles.
• Manage day-to-day labor relations processes, including grievances and bargaining agreement administration.
• Participate in labor contract negotiations and proposal development.
• Lead employee engagement and development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Workday

Oracle

iCIMS

Job description

Sun Chemical Corporation seeks an experienced HR & Labor Generalist to serve as the primary HR partner for the Northlake, Illinois manufacturing facility. The role drives employee engagement, labor relations, talent development, and business success in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities include workforce planning, recruiting, and handling grievances, investigations, and terminations, while ensuring compliance with laws and policies.