HR Generalist - Manufacturing Plant

Edsal•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Edsal Manufacturing is seeking an HR Generalist to provide broad-based HR support and partner with plant leadership across multiple shifts on employee relations, compliance, and HR program administration. The role provides bilingual Spanish support for routine HR communications for a predominantly Spanish-speaking workforce, including real-time translation. The HR Generalist leads recruitment and onboarding, responds to employee questions and concerns, investigates complaints or misconduct, and supports a positive workplace culture. The position also helps ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, manages HRIS and employee records, and prepares HR metrics and reports. It is office-based and involves frequent interaction with office staff and employees on the manufacturing floor. Personal protective equipment may be required in designated plant areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience working in an HR environment.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Experience with talent acquisition processes and methods.
Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

Lead recruitment efforts, including job postings, interviews, and hiring decisions.
Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and attract talent.
Oversee onboarding to support new hires’ integration.
Serve as a primary contact for employee questions, concerns, and grievances.
Investigate complaints or misconduct and recommend resolutions.
Support a positive workplace culture through communication, recognition, and conflict resolution.
Help ensure compliance with employment laws, including ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
Help ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and the collective bargaining agreement.
Manage HRIS and employee records accurately and confidentially.
Prepare HR metrics and reports to support data-driven decisions.
Provide bilingual Spanish support for routine HR communications, including real-time translation.