Senior HR Generalist (Manufacturing) – High-Growth, High-Impact Opportunity

📍 Near Woodridge, IL (onsite)
💼 Full-Time Plant-Based Multi-Shift Workforce
💰 $100K–$120K + Quarterly Incentive
🧭 Supporting ~350–450 employees across the North Plant

I’m recruiting for a Senior HR Generalist supporting the North Plant of a fast-growing, well-established manufacturing company near Woodridge, IL. This site employs approximately 350–450 team members across multiple shifts and is known for its clean, modern, climate-controlled operation.

This isn’t a transactional HR role — it’s for someone who wants to be embedded in the business, partner closely with plant leadership, and help maintain a strong, people-first culture while the organization continues to expand.


What You’ll Own

Employee Relations & Workforce Support
• Advise supervisors and managers through day-to-day people challenges
• Handle employee relations with fairness, consistency, and sound judgment
• Maintain trust and visibility on the production floor and across shifts

Talent, Development & Workforce Planning
• Support leadership through staffing needs, internal movement, and team capability decisions
• Assist with succession planning, development plans, and talent conversations
• Coordinate training activities and development initiatives

Culture, Engagement & Performance
• Help drive engagement programs, recognition efforts, and communication touchpoints
• Support performance review cycles, coaching, documentation, and follow-through
• Reinforce a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

HR Operations & Data
• Maintain accurate HR systems, reporting, and administrative compliance
• Review workforce trends (attendance, turnover, staffing) and help build action plans
• Partner with TA, Compensation, Benefits, and Training teams across the organization

Change & Continuous Improvement
• Support initiatives tied to growth, new technology, organizational updates, or process changes
• Bring structure, follow-up, and consistent execution to projects and plant-wide HR efforts


What Makes You a Strong Fit

• 5–10 years of HR Generalist or HRBP experience in manufacturing
• Comfort supporting 200–600 employees across multi-shift environments
• Strong ER depth and the ability to navigate complexity with confidence
• Solid data skills — able to interpret workforce metrics and act on them
• Clear communicator with strong presence and responsiveness
• Thrives in hands-on, fast-paced, roll-up-your-sleeves settings
• Builds strong relationships with operators, supervisors, and leadership alike


Compensation & Perks

• $100K–$120K base depending on experience
• Quarterly incentive plan
• Comprehensive benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Modern, climate-controlled plant environment


If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the operation and wants to make a real impact in a growing manufacturing environment, message me directly for confidential details.


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Location
Bolingbrook IL
Total Employees
501-1000