HR Generalist – Build Your HR Career Under Dynamic Leadership 🚀

📍 Pilsen (Near Chinatown), Chicago, IL
💼 Full-Time Exempt
💬 Spanish-English Bilingual Strongly Preferred
🛠️ 200 Employee Plant, Manufacturing, Production, Assembly Environment

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is your springboard into serious HR career growth. 🌟

You'll work alongside an inspiring HR Manager who knows what it takes to build modern, people-first HR operations in production and manufacturing settings. You’ll have the opportunity to learn fast, own important HR processes, and make a real impact on a thriving, multi-shift workforce.
Perfect for a rising HR professional who’s hungry to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and grow into future leadership roles.

What You’ll Own & Drive

✅ HR Operations & Employee Support

  • Serve as the trusted first point of contact for HR needs across the site.

  • Keep HRIS and personnel records squeaky clean and up-to-date.

  • Ensure payroll accuracy, timekeeping reconciliation, and employee file compliance.

  • Answer benefits, payroll, and general HR policy questions with clarity and care.

✅ Recruitment, Onboarding & Talent Support

  • Partner with Jessica (HR Manager) to recruit, interview, and onboard hourly plant workers.

  • Coordinate with temp agencies to meet surge hiring needs.

  • Lead day-one orientations that create energy, clarity, and connection.

✅ Employee Relations, Attendance & Engagement

  • Track attendance trends and support coaching conversations with supervisors.

  • Help organize employee events, recognition programs, and engagement initiatives.

  • Support open-door HR practices to maintain a healthy, people-first culture.

✅ Compliance, Safety & Labor Law Adherence

  • Support E-Verify, I-9 processing, background checks, and drug screens.

  • Help manage FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, and leave administration.

  • Ensure full compliance with union agreements, Chicago ordinances, and state/federal laws.

✅ Special Projects & Growth Initiatives

  • Assist in HR-driven continuous improvement projects (recruitment metrics, training, safety, DEI).

  • Help maintain, update, and modernize job descriptions and HR processes.

What Makes You a Great Fit

✔ 2–5 years of HR experience (plant, manufacturing, union, or production strongly preferred).
✔ Bachelor’s Degree required (bonus points for HR-related certifications).
✔ Spanish-English bilingual? Major advantage for daily employee communications!
✔ Sharp organizational skills—you don’t miss deadlines or details.
✔ Problem solver—you don’t bring problems without ideas for solutions.
✔ Integrity—you can be trusted with confidential information.
✔ Energy—you’re coachable, motivated, and eager to build something meaningful.

What You Need to Succeed

  • Comfort navigating HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, production-oriented environment.

  • Talent for juggling multiple priorities under the guidance of a high-performing HR Manager.

  • Desire to grow into future HRBP, Sr. HR Generalist, or HR Manager roles.

Perks of Joining Our Team 🎉

🏢 Hands-on HR mentorship directly from a seasoned HR Manager (Jessica Rivera).
🚀 Career acceleration in manufacturing HR—a high-demand, promotable skillset.
🏙️ Awesome Chicago location—Pilsen (near Chinatown).
🎯 High-impact role—your work directly shapes employee experience, safety, and performance.
🎉 Supportive, high-energy environment where ideas are welcomed, and success is celebrated.

📩 Apply Today – Let’s Build Your HR Career Together!


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Location
Chicago (Pilsen) IL
Total Employees
501-1000