Senior HR Generalist

Crucial Hire; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive plan

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Modern, climate-controlled plant environment

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company near Woodridge, IL is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support 350–450 employees. The role involves advising on employee relations, supporting talent development, and driving engagement initiatives. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing HR, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Compensation includes a $100K–$120K base salary and a quarterly incentive plan.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of HR Generalist or HRBP experience in manufacturing.
• Comfort supporting 200–600 employees across multi-shift environments.
• Strong ER depth and the ability to navigate complexity.

Responsibilities

• Advise supervisors and managers through day-to-day people challenges.
• Support leadership with staffing needs and talent planning.
• Drive engagement programs, recognition efforts, and performance review cycles.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Employee relations

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Senior HR Generalist (Manufacturing) – High‑Growth, High‑Impact Opportunity

📍 Near Woodridge, IL (onsite) 💼 Full‑Time | Plant‑Based | Multi‑Shift Workforce 💰 $100K–$120K + Quarterly Incentive 🧭 Supporting ~350–450 employees across the North Plant

I’m recruiting for a Senior HR Generalist supporting the North Plant of a fast‑growing, well‑established manufacturing company near Woodridge, IL. This site employs approximately 350–450 team members across multiple shifts and is known for its clean, modern, climate‑controlled operation.

This isn’t a transactional HR role — it’s for someone who wants to be embedded in the business, partner closely with plant leadership, and help maintain a strong, people‑first culture while the organization continues to expand.

What You’ll Own

Employee Relations & Workforce Support

• Advise supervisors and managers through day‑to‑day people challenges
• Handle employee relations with fairness, consistency, and sound judgment
• Maintain trust and visibility on the production floor and across shifts

Talent, Development & Workforce Planning

• Support leadership through staffing needs, internal movement, and team capability decisions
• Assist with succession planning, development plans, and talent conversations
• Coordinate training activities and development initiatives

Culture, Engagement & Performance

• Help drive engagement programs, recognition efforts, and communication touchpoints
• Support performance review cycles, coaching, documentation, and follow‑through
• Reinforce a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

HR Operations & Data

• Maintain accurate HR systems, reporting, and administrative compliance
• Review workforce trends (attendance, turnover, staffing) and help build action plans
• Partner with TA, Compensation, Benefits, and Training teams across the organization

Change & Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives tied to growth, new technology, organizational updates, or process changes
• Bring structure, follow‑up, and consistent execution to projects and plant‑wide HR efforts

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• 5–10 years of HR Generalist or HRBP experience in manufacturing
• Comfort supporting 200–600 employees across multi‑shift environments
• Strong ER depth and the ability to navigate complexity with confidence
• Solid data skills — able to interpret workforce metrics and act on them
• Clear communicator with strong presence and responsiveness
• Thrives in hands‑on, fast‑paced, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves settings
• Builds strong relationships with operators, supervisors, and leadership alike

Compensation & Perks

• $100K–$120K base depending on experience
• Quarterly incentive plan
• Comprehensive benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Modern, climate‑controlled plant environment

If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the operation and wants to make a real impact in a growing manufacturing environment, message me directly for confidential details.

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