Human Resources Generalist

OMI Industries Inc • Palatine, IL

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist supports the day-to-day execution of Human Resources across the employee lifecycle. This role manages key HR functions, including talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, HR systems, employee data, and employee support. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and enjoys balancing hands-on employee support with process improvement. This individual will report to OMI’s Sr. Director of Finance. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad HR experience and make a visible impact within a growing, entrepreneurial organization. The Human Resources Generalist will support employees across both a corporate office and a manufacturing and R&D facility, providing exposure to office-based, production, and laboratory environments. This position will work closely with leadership, take ownership of key HR programs, and help shape the processes that support the employee experience.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of Human Resources experience in a Generalist or similar role.
• Experience supporting exempt and non-exempt employee populations; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, and wage and hour regulations.
• Proficiency in Paylocity or a comparable HRIS platform.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle employee matters professionally and confidentially.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations across OMI’s corporate office and manufacturing and R&D facility, adapting HR support to the needs of each employee population.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles, including job postings, candidate communication, interview coordination, offer letters, and pre-employment requirements.
• Own the onboarding and offboarding experience, ensuring employees have a smooth transition into and out of the organization.
• Administer employee benefits, annual open enrollment, and leave programs, including FMLA, disability, and workers’ compensation.
• Track legislative and compliance updates and research relevant HR topics to support continuous improvement of policies and practices.
• Coordinate performance review cycles and support managers with employee-related questions, documentation, and HR processes.
• Maintain accurate employee data, reporting, and HRIS workflows while identifying opportunities to streamline and automate administrative processes.
• Support internal communications, employee engagement initiatives, and the company’s internship program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits (available first of the month following the date of hire)
• 401k Match: Up to 5% of your annual salary
• Annual bonus: Eligible after one year of employment
• Milestone awards: Get rewarded for 1, 3, 5+ years of service
• Swag: Annual swag drops for company merch
• Community Involvement: OMI is simply unmatched in our hands-on and financial commitments to our Chicago non-profit partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed