Senior HR Generalist

BradyPLUS•Chicago, IL

5d•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted human resources partner to associates and leaders across multiple Packaging and ProWash Systems locations. The role provides day-to-day guidance and hands-on support throughout the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation administration, benefits, leave coordination, compliance, workforce planning, and organizational change. The Senior HR Generalist builds strong relationships with site leadership, applies HR policies and practices consistently, and partners with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver practical, business-focused solutions. The role requires on-site visits and travel averaging approximately one week per month. The ideal candidate will reside in the Central region. The position supports assigned sites, maintains a visible HR presence, and responds to urgent employee or business needs in a timely manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Five or more years of progressive human resources experience, including direct responsibility for employee relations and manager consultation.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and common HR practices.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee matters with sound judgment, discretion, consistency, and appropriate documentation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.
Ability to travel regularly among assigned sites and occasionally adjust working hours to support business operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple locations, field operations, distribution, manufacturing, service, or a similarly fast-paced environment.
Experience with Dayforce, ADP, or comparable HR platforms.
Professional HR certification, such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

Provide HR support to leaders and associates across multiple Packaging and ProWash Systems sites, developing an understanding of each location’s operations, workforce needs, and business priorities.
Advise managers on employee relations, policy interpretation, performance concerns, attendance, corrective action, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations.
Conduct prompt, objective, and well-documented investigations; summarize findings and partner with HR leadership and Legal, as appropriate, on recommended actions.
Coach managers on performance management, goal setting, development planning, succession planning, and effective employee communication.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers on workforce planning, requisitions, interviews, selection, offers, pre-employment requirements, and new-hire onboarding.
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities and ensure required documentation and system transactions are completed accurately and on time.
Support compensation programs, including job reviews, pay recommendations, internal equity assessments, annual merit processes, incentive programs, promotions, and other employee changes.
Guide associates and managers to appropriate resources for benefits, payroll, leave of absence, accommodation, and workers’ compensation matters; coordinate with applicable Centers of Excellence and third-party administrators.
Support organizational changes, integrations, reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures, site transitions, and reductions in force, as assigned.
Monitor workforce trends and HR metrics, identify risks or opportunities, and recommend actions to improve retention, engagement, attendance, and operational effectiveness.
Facilitate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, listening sessions, training, and other culture-building initiatives.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and ensure HR systems, personnel actions, and reporting are complete and current.
Promote consistent application of company policies and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Safety, Legal, and business leaders to resolve employee and organizational needs.
Visit assigned sites regularly, maintain a visible HR presence, and respond promptly to urgent employee or business needs.
Perform other duties and participate in HR projects as assigned.