Senior HR Generalist - Employee Relations & Coaching

Alpha Baking Company; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alpha Baking Company in Chicago seeks a Senior HR Generalist to partner with facility leadership in a fast-paced union manufacturing setting, driving employee engagement, retention, and positive labor relations.

This hands-on role requires experience conducting investigations, coaching leaders, interpreting labor agreements, and guiding performance management to improve workforce experience and business outcomes.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; SHRM/HRCI certification preferred.
• Three or more years of HR experience with emphasis on employee relations and leadership coaching.
• Experience in union manufacturing, retention, and turnover reduction.
• Experience conducting investigations and handling complex employee relations matters.

Responsabilidades

• Resolve employee relations issues and conduct thorough investigations.
• Coach managers on leadership, communication, conflict resolution, performance management, accountability, and workforce engagement.
• Partner with operational leadership to identify root causes of turnover and implement retention strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on performance concerns, attendance issues, policy interpretation, discipline, and terminations.
• Administer and interpret labor agreements, grievance procedures, and union-related matters.
• Analyze turnover, absenteeism, employee complaints, and workforce trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with frontline employees and leadership to promote trust and engagement.
• Oversee leave of absence administration and employee accommodations.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee communications.
• Conduct exit interviews and identify themes affecting retention.
• Develop and recommend HR programs, policies, and initiatives that improve employee experience and business performance.
• Oversee and develop the HR Coordinator and perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Investigation skills

Conflict resolution

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/related field

SHRM/HRCI certification preferred

Herramientas

UKG

Descripción del empleo

Alpha Baking Company in Chicago seeks a Senior HR Generalist to partner with facility leadership in a fast-paced union manufacturing setting, driving employee engagement, retention, and positive labor relations.

This hands-on role requires experience conducting investigations, coaching leaders, interpreting labor agreements, and guiding performance management to improve workforce experience and business outcomes.