Senior Associate, Field HR
About The Position
The Senior Associate, Field HR supports the South Side Soap Box manufacturing plant on the South Side of Chicago, partnering with plant leadership and employees to strengthen engagement, support talent development, manage employee relations, and improve the employee experience. The position provides hands-on HR support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and helps ensure consistent, compliant people practices. The role is full-time and on-site Monday through Friday, preferably from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM CT, with availability during non-routine hours as business needs require. The work is based in an office setting with regular presence on the manufacturing floor. Remote work and domestic relocation assistance are not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 2 years of Human Resources experience, including at least 1 year supporting a non-exempt/hourly workforce.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with leaders and employees.
- Working knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and best practices.
- Experience with HR systems such as Workday, Kronos, or ServiceNow.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide HR guidance to leaders and employees, assist with employee relations investigations, and ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment laws.
- Coach and advise managers on performance management, employee relations, disciplinary actions, investigations, and performance improvement plans.
- Support Management, Succession & Development (MS&D), performance management, merit planning, Global Employment Survey (GEOS), and Great Place To Work (GPTW) processes.
- Develop and enhance HR processes, tools, and training to address talent and capability gaps.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to attract and hire top talent.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure compliant employment decisions.
- Support employee recognition programs to strengthen engagement and performance.
- Use HR data and analytics to identify trends and recommend improvements in productivity, performance, employee relations, and retention.
Benefits
- Subsidized health insurance benefits package.
- Competitive vacation and holiday bundle.
- Generous retirement match and pre-tax savings options.
- Dedicated volunteer time.
- Pioneering events and experiences that build team connection.
- Access to discounted or free company products.
- Depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, total rewards may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive, and/or long-term incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
