Strategic Plant HR Generalist — Talent & Onboarding

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 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