Human Resource Generalist

Amcor•Libertyville, IL

About The Position

The Human Resource Generalist supports recruiting, onboarding, hourly payroll, employee engagement, employee relations, compliance, benefits, and HR administration. The role recruits for hourly direct labor and technical positions, partnering with hiring managers and staffing agencies to meet hiring and staffing needs. It conducts compensation analyses, interviews, pre-employment checks, onboarding activities, new-hire orientations, and follow-up reviews. The position prepares biweekly payroll for hourly employees, verifies time and approvals in Kronos, processes bonuses and benefit reimbursements, monitors vacation time, and reviews temporary staffing timesheets and invoices. It supports recognition programs and employee events, handles attendance tracking and disciplinary documentation, advises managers on employee matters, investigates complaints, and conducts exit interviews and employee surveys. Additional duties include maintaining compliance with applicable legal and reporting requirements, supporting benefits enrollment and employee benefit questions, maintaining HR records and systems, administering uniforms, lockers, and badges, and preparing staffing and HR KPI reports. The role also supports company policies and standards, including SQF/BRC, health and safety, continuous improvement, and standard work procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred.
PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification is preferred.
English proficiency is required.
Three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
Demonstrated ability to analyze information, research data, design workflows, and apply new job-related information promptly.
Problem-solving, sound judgment, decision-making, and group collaboration skills.
Clear writing and editing skills, ability to interpret written information, and ability to present numerical data effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, including senior-level audiences.
Ability to negotiate project resources, develop implementation plans, communicate change, and support affected employees.
Business acumen, including understanding business implications, profitability, markets, competition, and organizational goals.
Adaptability, initiative, accountability, tact, respect for others, and ability to perform under pressure.
Strong organization, prioritization, time management, planning, and scheduling skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification.
Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

Recruit for hourly direct labor and technical positions, coordinating with hiring managers and staffing agencies from identification of need through onboarding.
Conduct compensation analyses to determine target starting pay and competitive wage rates.
Source and interview candidates, coordinate hiring-team reviews, prepare offer letters, and conduct pre-employment checks.
Prepare onboarding checklists, conduct new-hire orientations, complete new-hire paperwork, and hold 30-, 60-, and 110-day reviews.
Maintain job postings and implement hourly recruiting strategies to reduce operator downtime.
Prepare biweekly payroll for hourly employees, verify hours and approvals in Kronos, and process bonuses and benefit reimbursements.
Coordinate with payroll, distribute employee paychecks, monitor vacation time, enroll new hires in the time clock system, and approve temporary associate timesheets and staffing invoices.
Coordinate birthday recognition campaigns, company events, recognition programs, and seniority awards.
Track attendance and issue disciplinary notices in accordance with the attendance policy.
Advise and assist managers and supervisors with employee performance, misconduct, employee relations, complaints, and terminations; prepare disciplinary documentation and separation notices.
Conduct exit interviews, investigate employee complaints, determine appropriate corrective actions, and respond to employee inquiries about policies and programs.
Conduct employee surveys, analyze results, and present findings to management.
Maintain knowledge of applicable legal requirements and government reporting regulations and ensure HR policies, procedures, and reporting comply.
Maintain personnel records and update payroll systems for hires, promotions, transfers, reviews, terminations, leaves of absence, and employee statistics.
Assist with open enrollment, explain benefit offerings during new-hire orientations, support employees with benefit resources, and track wellness credits.
Administer the employee uniform vendor, coordinate lockers, maintain the badge system, and conduct monthly locker audits with QA.
Maintain the staffing roster and prepare monthly HR KPI reports, including absenteeism, turnover, training, retention, personal hours, headcount, and attendance.
Prepare job postings, letters, memos, correspondence, charts, and graphs for the department.
Support and maintain company policies and standards, including SQF/BRC standards, health and safety requirements, continuous improvement, and standard work procedures.

Benefits

Competitive base salary; starting pay is expected to be $79,000, with actual starting pay varying based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Paid vacation and flexible time off, starting at 80 paid hours per year for full-time salaried employees.
Medical plans, including four plan options.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Vision and dental plans.
401(k) / Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Employee discount program.
Career progression opportunities.
Company-paid holidays, starting at eight days per year and varying by location.
Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary annual bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.