Sr. HR Generalist

The Krusteaz Company; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Krusteaz Company in Effingham, IL seeks a Sr. HR Generalist to provide consultative, hands-on HR support to employees and managers at the Effingham Plant. You will partner with the Plant HR Manager and Corporate HR to drive HR initiatives, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.

The role requires strong program management, data analysis, and knowledge of employment laws. You will lead full cycle recruiting, manage leave and workers’ comp, support benefits, and maintain HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience/training.
• Five or more years of experience in Human Resources; Plant HR experience a plus.
• Expert level of experience with both an HRIS and ATS is desired.
• PHR or SHRM certification a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of employment laws & regulations and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business; engage with all levels and departments.
• Review data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Manage workers’ compensation and other leave claims; escalate as needed.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies.
• Conduct investigations and manage employee relations with HR Manager.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Conduct new employee onboarding, benefit explanations, and orientations.
• Support benefits programs and employee presentations including open enrollment.
• Support performance management and offboarding processes.
• Oversee HR system upgrades and record-keeping.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Customer service

Employment laws

Communication

Influence

Presentation

Confidentiality

Judgment

Strategic thinking

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years HR experience

HRIS & ATS

PHR/SHRM certification

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Sr. HR Generalist to join the Effingham Plant! This role will provide HR consultative, project-based, and hands‑on support to employees and managers. In addition, they will provide expertise and support to the team on key HR initiatives and projects related to process improvement and overall HR best practices. Working closely with the Plant HR Manager and Corporate HR team, they will ensure that HR services support a productive, effective, and engaged workforce that contributes to the success of the plant and the organization. Areas of expertise include employee relations, recruitment, leave administration, onboarding, performance management, among others.

Essential Functions

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business; proactively meet and engage with all levels and departments of the business.
• Proactively review and analyze data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Manage workers’ compensation and other leave claims, escalating to the HR Manager as appropriate.
• Identify legal requirements related to all aspects of employment and ensure policies and procedures are in compliance.
• Conduct investigations and manage employee relations, in coordination with the HR Manager.
• Lead talent acquisition strategy/full cycle recruiting; from posting jobs, coordinating interviews, preparing, and making offers, facilitating negotiations, deploying pre-employment contingencies, and scheduling on‑site onboarding.
• Conduct new employee onboarding, including system tasks, benefit, and new hire orientations to ensure a positive new hire experience.
• Partner with HR Manager on new benefit programs; arrange and conduct employee presentations including open enrollment, new hire orientation.
• Support guidance and execution of the performance management process.
• Streamline offboarding process and conduct exit interviews.
• Support the training needs of the department and company.
• Oversee the testing and implementation of system upgrades and enhancements as required.
• Maintain employee records, including personnel files, training, and safety records.
• Manage employee recognition programs, education reimbursement program, and employee events, as assigned (e.g., blood drives, flu shots, gift cards, biometrics, etc.).
• Provide both strategic and tactical day-to-day guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees (coaching, counseling, career development and disciplinary actions).

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient program and project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset and abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of employment laws & regulations and familiar with current HR best practices.
• Ability to convey complex information via both written and verbal communication in understandable terms at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence others without positional authority.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and honesty, and ability to uphold a high level of confidentiality.
• Possess strong skills in judgment, reasoning ability, and logical thought process.
• Strategic cause-and-effect, holistic thinking.
• Ability to travel up to 5-10% when needed.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience/training.
• Five or more years of experience in Human Resources; Plant HR experience a plus.
• Expert level of experience with both an HRIS and ATS is desired.
• PHR or SHRM certification a plus.

Get to know us

Learn more about our Effingham Plant and Culture.

Benefits

We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $105/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Learn more about our Benefits.

Salary Information

An employee in this position can expect a salary range between $86,375 and $110,736. We typically pay out between $87,000 and $100,000. The actual salary offered will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included. Ability to effectively communicate and work in a dynamic environment.

The policy of Continental Mills, Inc. dba The Krusteaz Company, is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.