HR Specialist
HR Generalist – Fashion & Production Industry
📍 Pilsen (Near Chinatown), Chicago, IL
💼 Full-Time Exempt
🌟 Work with a fantastic team in a creative and fast-paced environment!
🗣️ Cantonese & Spanish language skills are a huge plus!
Why You’ll Love This Role
Step into a dynamic HR career in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant garment, fashion and production industry, supporting national retail and corporate clients. Our company isn’t just about apparel—it’s about innovation, quality, and a team culture that feels like family. If you love working with people, solving challenges, and making a real impact, this is the place for you!
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll collaborate closely with the Sr. HR Generalist and CHRO, supporting an energetic and diverse workforce. This role is all about people-first HR, helping employees thrive in a creative and fast-moving production environment.
What You’ll Do
✅ HR Operations & Employee Support
- Be the go-to HR resource for our amazing team members.
- Maintain accurate HRIS records and process all employee changes (new hires, terminations, LOAs).
- Support timekeeping accuracy, payroll administration, and benefits inquiries.
✅ Talent & Hiring
- Recruit and onboard hourly employees, including working with temp agencies.
- Facilitate internal job promotions and interviews.
- Lead new hire orientations, ensuring every employee feels welcomed from day one.
✅ Employee Engagement & Development
- Help coordinate fun employee events and engagement initiatives.
- Track and monitor attendance, coaching employees and supervisors as needed.
- Support career development efforts to help our people grow.
✅ Compliance & HR Administration
- Assist with background checks, drug screens, and E-Verify/I-9 compliance.
- Support FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Comp, and other leave management.
- Ensure compliance with Chicago ordinances, state, and federal labor laws.
- Help maintain employee records, safety compliance, and HR reporting.
What Makes You a Great Fit
✔ 3+ years of HR experience (manufacturing, retail, or production experience a plus).
✔ Bachelor’s degree required (HR certifications are a bonus!).
✔ Bilingual in Cantonese or Spanish? That’s a huge advantage!
✔ Strong interpersonal skills—you enjoy connecting with employees at all levels.
✔ Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
✔ High integrity and ability to handle confidential HR matters with professionalism.
Perks of Joining Our Team
🎨 Creative, high-energy work environment in a leading fashion and production facility.
🏙️ Convenient location in Pilsen, near Chinatown, with great food and culture nearby!
📈 Career growth potential—be a part of a company that invests in its people.
🎉 A welcoming, diverse team that values collaboration and innovation.
If you’re looking for an exciting, hands-on HR opportunity where you can make an impact, apply today!
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Chicago (Pilsen) IL
501-1000