Senior HR Generalist
Illinois Tool WorksAbout 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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