Sr. HR Generalist

ITW; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

As a leading global manufacturer, ITW is hiring a Sr. HR Generalist to provide strategic HR leadership across its Residential Mechanical Fastening sites. The role involves coaching leaders, fostering an inclusive environment, and managing HR initiatives to enhance organizational performance and culture.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 3 years of HR Generalist experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor and support organizational change.
• Lead performance management activities and manage talent acquisition.
• Conduct and resolve employee relations matters.

Skills

Employee Relations

Talent Management

Organizational Development

Performance Management

Workforce Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or Psychology

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 46,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17,000 granted and pending patents.

ITW Residential Mechanical Fastening offers a broad range of professional grade tools and fasteners for numerous construction applications. Our products include structural wood fasteners (GRK Fasteners), concrete anchoring systems (Tapcon, Red Head, Ramset), underlayment screws (Backer-On Rock-On ), self-drilling screws (Teks) and drywall anchoring systems (E-Z Ancor). ITW Residential Mechanical Fastening excels in meeting the growing demands from Pro end-users for high-quality home improvement and construction fastening products. Our products are trusted by industry professionals and each brand is the market leader in its respective category in terms of quality, performance and ease of use.

Join the Residential Mechanical Fastening team, we are a high-impact, fast-paced and take the next step in your HR career. Our collaborative culture is results-oriented, with a strong focus on driving meaningful organizational outcomes that contribute to the division’s profitable growth. We strive to be a premier importer and exporter of talent across the ITW enterprise, offering broad exposure to the ITW Business Model and impactful career experiences.

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Generalist will provide strategic HR leadership and support across multiple Residential Mechanical Fastening sites, including locations in Bartlett, Lake Forest, and Chicago, IL.

This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with our Engineering and Operations Leaders to shape and implement a culture of engagement, safety, and performance excellence. The successful candidate will lead initiatives that foster an inclusive environment where employees—particularly Operators are empowered to actively participate in shaping the workplace culture.

This role also involves coaching and advising Engineering and Operations leaders to support their development, strengthen team capabilities, and build a strong pipeline of ready-now talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor, offering expertise in employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
• Collaborate with local and functional leaders to support organizational change and drive alignment with divisional goals.
• Lead performance management activities, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, year-end evaluations, and compensation planning.
• Manage talent acquisition and workforce planning for hourly roles, ensuring market-competitive practices and proactive talent upgrades.
• Conduct and resolve employee relations matters with consistency, urgency, and sound judgment.
• Cultivate a purpose-driven culture that champions our values, empowers performance, and fuels a fearless growth mindset.
• Design and facilitate new hire orientation, delivering a strong introduction to the company culture and ITW values.
• Partner with Safety and Operations teams to align HR efforts with site safety goals
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and prepare reports for internal use and compliance purposes.
• Prepare documentation for all employee lifecycle events, including hiring, benefits, and terminations.
• Partner with ITW Corporate HR and third-party providers to ensure seamless execution of HR processes.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local employment laws.
• Travel as needed to support sites
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field, required.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in an operations or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting multi-site teams is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, engagement, compliance, and workforce planning
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough investigations and resolve employee relations matters with fairness and urgency.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Proven ability to build trust and influence at all levels—from frontline employees to senior leadership.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most time will be spent in an office environment. Occasionally the employee may be required to spend time in manufacturing sites. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes. To be considered an applicant, please apply online to a specific job posting. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please click here for information on how to contact us directly.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation Information

Compensation Transparency

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we invest in creating an environment where you can thrive—both personally and professionally. For more details, visit our Benefits page.

In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave.

Annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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