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Senior HR Generalist

Illinois Tool Works
Richton Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026
💰 $100,000/yr($80,000/yr$100,000/yr)

About the role

Job Description:

Job Summary: 

This individual provides professional Human Resources support across multiple stages of the employee life cycle with focus on recruitment, learning & development, and employee relations.  Will serve as a trusted HR partner and advisor to departmental leaders and employee population at all levels in the organization

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Leads the overall recruiting process including but not limited to: scoping roles, sourcing applicants, interviewing candidates, and complying with record keeping requirements. Partners with hiring managers to screen candidates, conduct interviews, and select best fit talent for open positions. 

·       Drives continual learning environment through the creation, administration, and delivery of training and development programs including but not limited to:  soft and hard skill development, leadership development for people managers and high potential contributors, individual development planning, other appropriate programs that ensure all employee populations are supported.

·       Functions as an advisor to operations management regarding the application of employment law and company policies to specific business decisions and performance management.

·       Organizes, conducts, and continually improves new employee onboarding; creates a positive first experience of the company.

·       Drives positive organizational culture with emphasis on safety, fun in the workplace, and cross functional teamwork.

·       Maintains accurate and up to date employee related data in HRIS and other applicable systems/files.

·       Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are compliant.

·       Responds to inquiries regarding benefit programs, policy administration, etc and educates and supports employees in the use of the self-service applications available to them.

·       Highly involved in business unit wellness program management and community giving campaigns.

·       Partner with payroll to provide accurate documentation and bi-weekly reporting

·       Other duties may be assigned

Education and Experience:

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or comparable years of experience

·       5+ years experience in Human Resources

·       Professional HR Certification preferred

·       Previous experience supporting a manufacturing facility preferred

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Qualifications and Skills:

·       Excellent written/verbal communication skills: Demonstrates good listening skills, communicates status on process with colleagues, keeps team members informed and responds clearly to employee inquiries.

·       Stakeholder Management: Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization and demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude in working with people.

·       Project Management: Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and drive results.

��       Adaptability: Adapts easily to change, performs calmly under pressure and works effectively in ambiguous environments.

·       Ability to use good judgment and discretion with highly confidential business and employee information.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·       Acts with empathy.

·       Strong technical skills/aptitude: Proficiency in MS Office programs.

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