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HR Generalist - Manufacturing Plant

Edsal
  • Chicago, Illinois
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    HR Generalist – Manufacturing Plant
    Location: Chicago, IL
    Full-Time | Exempt
    Reports To: Human Resource Manager 


    Edsal Manufacturing is North America's leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality steel shelving and cabinets for garage, basement, storage, and commercial storage applications. Edsal was founded and operated as a family-owned and operated business on Chicago's South Side for over 60 years before being acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners in 2018. We continue operating sites throughout the United States in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California.

    About the Role
    Edsal Manufacturing is seeking a HR Generalist to provide broad-based HR support, partnering with plant leadership across multiple shifts on employee relations, compliance, and HR program administration. This role provides bilingual (Spanish) support for routine HR communications for a predominantly Spanish-speaking workforce, including real-time translation
    If you are a hands-on HR professional with a passion for building engagement and driving results, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
     
    What You’ll Do
    Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
    • Lead recruitment efforts, including postings, interviews, and hiring decisions.
    • Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and attract top talent.
    • Oversee onboarding to ensure smooth integration for new hires.
    Employee Relations
    • Serve as a primary contact for employee questions, concerns, and grievances.
    • Conduct investigations into complaints or misconduct and recommend resolutions.
    • Support a positive culture through communication, recognition, and conflict resolution.
    HR Compliance & Policies
    • Ensure compliance with employment laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, etc.)
    • Ensure compliance with organization policies, procedures and CBA
    Record Management
    • Manage HRIS and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality.
    • Prepare HR metrics and reports to support data-driven decisions.
    What We’re Looking For
    • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
    • 3 -5 years' experience working in an HR environment, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings
    • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
    • Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
    • Experience with talent acquisition processes and methods
    • Working knowledge of HRIS systems
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
    • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
    • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
    • Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
    Work Environment
    This position is office-based, requiring frequent interaction with both office staff and employees on the manufacturing floor. The role may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in designated plant areas.

    Why Join Edsal?
    At Edsal, we believe in building quality products through strong teams. We are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated to succeed. Join a team that makes a difference!
     
    Pre-Employment Requirements
    Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws and company policy.
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitehttps://edsal.com/pages/job-openings

    Skills

    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
    • Employee Relationsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Human Resources Managementunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched
    • Staff Requirementsunmatched

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