Senior Associate, Field HR

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance

Competitive vacation + holiday bundle

Generous retirement match

Volunteer time

Discounted company products

Total Rewards package

Job summary

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands is seeking a Senior Associate, Field HR to support our Chicago South Side Soap Box plant. You will partner with plant leadership to drive engagement, strengthen employee relations, and shape an exceptional employee experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, influencing leaders, and delivering HR programs that align with our total rewards strategy and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years HR experience, including at least 1 year in a non-exempt/hourly environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance to leaders and employees and ensure policy and employment law compliance.
• Coach managers on performance management and employee relations and lead investigations as needed.
• Support MS&D, performance management, merit planning, GEOS and GPTW initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Policy knowledge

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Kronos

ServiceNow

Job description

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics® and Ecover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands and make an impact where it matters most—our people! We’re hiring a Senior Associate, Field HR to support our South Side Soap Box manufacturing plant located on the South Side of Chicago, IL. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about building strong relationships, fostering a positive workplace culture, and making a meaningful impact. In this role, you’ll partner closely with plant leadership and employees to drive engagement, support talent development, strengthen employee relations, and help shape an exceptional employee experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide HR guidance to leaders and employees, assist with employee relations investigations, and ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Coach and advise managers on performance management, employee relations, disciplinary actions, investigations, and performance improvement plans.
• Support key HR processes, including Management, Succession & Development (MS&D), performance management, merit planning, Global Employment Survey (GEOS), and Great Place To Work (GPTW).
• Develop and enhance HR processes, tools, and training to address talent and capability gaps.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to attract and hire top talent.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure compliant employment decisions.
• Support employee recognition programs to strengthen engagement and performance.
• Use HR data and analytics to identify trends and recommend improvements in productivity, performance, employee relations, and retention.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of Human Resources experience, including at least 1 year supporting a non‑exempt/hourly workforce.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adaptability, sound judgment, and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with leaders and employees.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and best practices.
• Experience with HR systems such as Workday, Kronos, or ServiceNow.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Full‑time, on‑site Monday through Friday schedule, preferably 7:00AM–3:00PM CT, with availability during non‑routine hours as business needs require. Office setting but expected to have regular presence on the manufacturing floor. This position is not eligible for remote work. This position does not offer domestic relocation assistance. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at‑will.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Subsidized health insurance benefits package
• Competitive vacation + holiday bundle
• Generous retirement match + pre‑tax savings options
• Dedicated volunteer time, to be a force for good
• Pioneering events + experiences that build team connection (...ask us about the Packaging Olympics, Bubble Bash, Ping Pong Tournament + more!)
• Access to discounted/free company products
• The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels.

The expected base salary range for this position is between 84,295.00 USD - 110,637.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short‑term incentive and/or long‑term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work. Sure, there’s always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

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Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262‑260‑3343 or email your request to [e-mail].