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Human Resources Generalist

Grecian Delight | Kronos Food Corp Elk Grove Village, IL

Elk Grove Village, IL

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$85k - $100k/yr Full time Employee Relations HR Compliance Hr Generalist

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Job Description

Join the HR team in an on-site Human Resources Generalist role supporting manufacturing operations at the Elk Grove Village and/or Glendale Heights, IL facilities. This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and maintains a regular presence on the production floor across shifts while supporting core HR functions including employee relations, staffing, onboarding, benefits, timekeeping, and payroll.

Work Location and Reporting

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (on-site)
Reporting to: Director of Human Resources
Coverage: Elk Grove Village and/or Glendale Heights, IL facilities

Compensation

Salary: USD 85,000 - 100,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

Maintain an approachable presence on the production floor across shifts, building relationships with employees and plant leaders while following PPE and GMP requirements in production areas that may be cold, noisy, and near moving equipment.
Advise and coach supervisors on consistent policy application, progressive discipline, documentation, leaves of absence, and collective bargaining agreement procedures.
Lead or support employee investigations, disciplinary meetings, and terminations; maintain clear, timely, and confidential documentation.
Support union labor relations by applying collective bargaining agreement provisions, tracking issues, and assisting with grievances and responses within required timelines.
Partner with Operations on headcount planning, temporary labor requests, staffing agency coordination, recruiting, and onboarding.
Answer employee questions related to policies, Dayforce, benefits, and pay, and provide backup payroll support to resolve timekeeping or pay discrepancies.
Manage personnel documentation, leave notices and compliance deadlines, employment verifications, HR reporting, and related administrative processes.
Administer unemployment claims and help coordinate leaves, disability, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work activities.
Provide the Director of Human Resources with timely updates on sensitive or emerging matters through resolution.
Support employment compliance, employee engagement, and retention by taking initiative to address recurring issues and improve HR processes.

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree required
Experience: 3+ years of HR Generalist experience supporting manufacturing operations and coaching supervisors or managers
Language: Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required
Hands-on experience conducting employee investigations and disciplinary meetings required; unionized workplace experience preferred
Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and applicable Illinois employment requirements
Leadership presence with strong judgment, initiative, communication, conflict-resolution, attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality
Strong administrative skills to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate, timely records
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems; Dayforce experience a plus
Ability to comfort with new technology and company-approved tools, including appropriate AI tools, while protecting sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or comparable HR certification (plus)

Technology

Dayforce
Microsoft Office

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs
Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family
Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting
Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs
Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account Contributions
Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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