Sr. HR Generalist

Primient•Decatur, IL

5d•$79,606 - $119,410•Onsite

About The Position

Primient is seeking a dynamic and capable Sr. HR Generalist to join their team. This position will be based at their Decatur, IL site and will report to the local HR Business Partner. The role involves shaping people strategy, implementing HR processes and initiatives, managing employee relations, and providing support to managers on various HR matters including employee relations, engagement, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, and learning and development. The role is situated within a unionized manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field (required)
5+ years of work experience in a broad range of HR functional areas (required)

Nice To Haves

Professional Certification(s) in HR, such as: PHR, SPHR, or other HR certifications (preferred)
2+ years of experience in employee relations (preferred)
1+ years of Workday experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide daily, on-site HR support to employees, supervisors, and plant leadership in a unionized manufacturing environment, ensuring consistent application of HR policies, labor agreements, and company standards.
Partner closely with the HR Business Partner on labor relations strategy, contract administration, and issue resolution.
Serve as a visible and accessible HR resource on the plant floor, building trust with both hourly and salaried employees.
Support the interpretation, application, and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
Participate in employee relations and labor matters, including investigations, grievance support, and preparation of documentation for disciplinary actions.
Assist supervisors in managing attendance, conduct, and performance issues.
Coach supervisors and managers on effective performance management, including setting expectations, providing feedback, progressive discipline, and documentation in a union environment.
Support HRBP-led workforce planning, talent acquisition, and retention efforts.
Co-lead local recruiting efforts for hourly and salaried roles in partnership with the Global Talent Acquisition team.
Support onboarding and integration of new hires, reinforcing safety, expectations, and plant culture.
Support facilitation of training for supervisors and employees on HR policies, labor relations fundamentals, workplace conduct, performance management, and compliance topics.
Support change management initiatives by helping communicate, implement, and reinforce organizational or operational changes.
Promote understanding of leadership responsibilities in a unionized environment.
Monitor HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, discipline trends, and engagement indicators.
Work proactively with plant leadership to identify opportunities to enhance employee engagement, communication, and labor-management collaboration.
Act as an on-site culture and values champion by supporting DEI initiatives, reinforcing respectful workplace standards, and fostering a positive employee experience.