Senior HR Generalist

Imperial Brady; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Imperial Brady is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to act as a trusted HR partner across multiple Packaging and ProWash Systems locations. You will guide leaders on employee relations, performance, onboarding, compensation, benefits, and compliance, with on-site visits roughly one week per month and a Central region focus.

The role supports talent acquisition, workforce planning, and organizational change while maintaining confidential records and partnering with Centers of Excellence to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience including employee relations and manager consultation.
• Experience supporting multiple locations in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support across Packaging and ProWash Systems sites.
• Advise managers on employee relations, policy interpretation, and investigations.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition for workforce planning and onboarding.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

PHR/SHRM certification (preferred)

Tools

Dayforce

ADP

HRIS

Job description

Description & Requirements

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted human resources partner supporting associates and leaders across multiple Packaging and ProWash Systems locations. This position provides day-to-day guidance and hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation administration, benefits, leave coordination, compliance, workforce planning, and organizational change. The Senior HR Generalist builds strong relationships with site leadership, applies HR policies and practices consistently, and partners with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

Job Description

Description & Requirements

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted human resources partner supporting associates and leaders across multiple Packaging and ProWash Systems locations. This position provides day-to-day guidance and hands‑on support across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation administration, benefits, leave coordination, compliance, workforce planning, and organizational change. The Senior HR Generalist builds strong relationships with site leadership, applies HR policies and practices consistently, and partners with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

Note: This position requires on-site visits and will travel approximately 1 week a month on average. The ideal candidate will reside in the Central region.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to leaders and associates across multiple Packaging and ProWash Systems sites, developing an understanding of each location's operations, workforce needs, and business priorities.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, performance concerns, attendance, corrective action, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations.
• Conduct prompt, objective, and well-documented investigations; summarize findings and partner with HR leadership and Legal, as appropriate, on recommended actions.
• Coach managers on performance management, goal setting, development planning, succession planning, and effective employee communication.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support workforce planning, requisitions, interviews, selection, offers, pre-employment requirements, and new-hire onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities and help ensure accurate, timely completion of required documentation and system transactions.
• Support compensation programs by assisting with job reviews, pay recommendations, internal equity assessments, annual merit processes, incentive programs, promotions, and other employee changes.
• Guide associates and managers to appropriate resources for benefits, payroll, leave of absence, accommodation, and workers' compensation matters; coordinate with applicable Centers of Excellence and third-party administrators.
• Support organizational changes, integrations, reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures, site transitions, and reductions in force, as assigned.
• Monitor workforce trends and HR metrics, identify risks or opportunities, and recommend practical actions to improve retention, engagement, attendance, and operational effectiveness.
• Facilitate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, listening sessions, training, and other culture-building initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and ensure HR systems, personnel actions, and reporting are complete and current.
• Promote consistent application of company policies and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Safety, Legal, and business leaders to resolve employee and organizational needs.
• Visit assigned sites regularly, maintain a visible HR presence, and respond to urgent employee or business needs in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties and participate in HR projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five or more years of progressive human resources experience, including direct responsibility for employee relations and manager consultation.
• Experience supporting multiple locations, field operations, distribution, manufacturing, service, or a similarly fast-paced environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and common HR practices.
• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive employee matters with sound judgment, discretion, consistency, and appropriate documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems; experience with Dayforce, ADP, or comparable platforms preferred.
• Professional HR certification, such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP, preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly among assigned sites and occasionally adjust working hours to support business operations.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $90,000 per year. This range represents what the company reasonably expects topay an associatefor this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to basepay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

About Imperial Brady

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, we go beyond distribution—delivering Supplies + Support through expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus.

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit-based factors.

Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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