Plant HR Generalist | People & Payroll

AB Mauri North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AB Mauri North America is seeking an experienced HR professional to support plant leadership and staff. The role emphasizes timely HR guidance, policy interpretation, and maintaining a positive work environment aligning with company culture.

You will manage recruitment, onboarding, benefits coordination, attendance tracking, and payroll changes, while ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws. Collaboration with corporate HRBP and weekly production meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years’ experience in Human Resources, employee relations and recruiting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, but not required.
• Excellent PC skills including word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Ability to analyze data to provide timely and meaningful information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently, with little or no supervision.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Labor Laws.
• Experience using ADP or comparable payroll software.
• Confidentiality and discretion are a must
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support HR management and plant leadership to drive employee relations and policy adherence.
• Coordinate HR administration tasks including attendance tracking, onboarding, benefits and payroll changes.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes for plant positions, including interviewing and offer letters.
• Coordinate employee development programs and apprenticeship initiatives.
• Assist in payroll processing, benefits administration and related reporting.
• Prepare weekly and monthly HR metrics and reports.
• Attend workshops to enhance skills and stay compliant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

HR analytics

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ADP payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

AB Mauri North America is seeking an experienced HR professional to support plant leadership and staff. The role emphasizes timely HR guidance, policy interpretation, and maintaining a positive work environment aligning with company culture.

You will manage recruitment, onboarding, benefits coordination, attendance tracking, and payroll changes, while ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws. Collaboration with corporate HRBP and weekly production meetings is expected.