Human Resources - Human Resources Generalist

Grecian Delight | Kronos•Elk Grove Village, IL

16h•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods is seeking an on-site HR Generalist for its Elk Grove Village and/or Glendale Heights, Illinois facilities. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this role serves as a trusted resource and coach to employees and plant leaders in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The HR Generalist supports employee relations, staffing, onboarding, benefits, timekeeping, and payroll, with a regular presence on the production floor. The position requires a flexible 45–50-hour workweek, support across shifts, and travel between sites as needed. The role involves working in production areas that may be cold and noisy and may have moving equipment. The employee must follow PPE and GMP requirements. GDK offers competitive compensation and bonus programs, health and welfare benefits, retirement matching, paid vacations and holidays, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of HR Generalist experience supporting manufacturing operations and coaching supervisors or managers.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Hands-on experience conducting employee investigations and disciplinary meetings.
Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and applicable Illinois employment requirements.
Leadership presence, strong judgment, initiative, communication, conflict-resolution, attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality skills; ability to influence plant leadership confidently.
Strong administrative skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and keep accurate, timely records.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems.
Comfort with new technology and company-approved tools, including appropriate AI tools, while protecting sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a unionized workplace.
Dayforce experience.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or comparable HR certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain an approachable presence on the production floor across shifts and build relationships with employees and plant leaders while following PPE and GMP requirements.
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, maintaining 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.
Respond to employee questions about policies, Dayforce, benefits, and pay; provide backup payroll support and 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.
Keep the Director of Human Resources informed of sensitive or emerging matters, providing timely updates through resolution.
Support employment compliance, employee engagement, and retention; take initiative to address recurring issues and improve HR processes.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs, including eligibility for an annual performance bonus of up to 10%.
Medical, dental, and vision options for employees and their families.
Safe-harbor 401(k) plan with generous matching and immediate vesting.
Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability programs.
Health, dependent care, and commuter flexible spending accounts.
Health Savings Account contributions.
Additional voluntary benefit programs.
Paid vacations and holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Respectful work environment, fair compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.