HR Site Leader - Generalist

Position Summary

The HR Site Leader - Generalist is a key member of the Illinois leadership team and the onsite HR leader for Bradford Labs' two Illinois manufacturing sites: Broadview (liquid) and Blue Island (aerosol). The role leads all HR functions across both sites and drives workforce stability, employee engagement, compliance, and operational excellence. The position reports directly to the VP of Human Resources, with a dotted-line relationship to the VP of Operations - IL to keep HR priorities aligned with site operations.

In addition to core HR responsibilities, this position manages a flexible labor model, including temporary employees and a variable workforce, to meet changing production demands at both sites. The role is based out of our Broadview site, but regular time will need to be spent at the Blue Island site as well as business needs dictate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

HR Leadership and Employee Relations

• Serve as the onsite HR leader and primary HR contact for site leaders, supervisors, and employees at both Illinois sites.
• Lead all site HR operations, including staffing, employee relations, performance management, policy administration, compliance, and training, consistent with Bradford corporate policies and practices.
• Coach and advise supervisors and managers on performance, discipline, attendance, and employee engagement.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations; recommend corrective action in partnership with the VP of Human Resources.
• Apply HR policies consistently across Broadview and Blue Island.

Workforce Planning and Flexible Labor

• Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies and oversee day-to-day coordination of temporary employees, including onboarding, timekeeping, attendance, and performance issues.
• Monitor variable workforce needs with production planning so staffing levels match production demand at each site.
• Lead workforce forecasting and communicate needs to external labor providers.
• Identify high-performing temporary workers and lead conversions to regular full-time status when appropriate.
• Partner with hiring managers on recruiting, selection, and onboarding for regular positions.

Compliance, Safety, and Workers' Compensation

• Ensure site compliance with federal, Illinois, and local employment laws, including requirements that apply to the use of temporary labor.
• Partner with EHS on safety training and compliance programs.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, work restrictions, and return-to-work plans for both sites; work with the Safety team on injury reporting and investigation.
• Maintain required postings, notices, and recordkeeping for each site.

HR Operations and Records

• Maintain accurate employee records and data in ADP Workforce Now.
• Support payroll, timekeeping, attendance, and benefits processes for both sites, including review of payroll changes and time-and-attendance exceptions.
• Prepare site HR metrics (headcount, turnover, temp usage, attendance) for site and corporate leadership.

Engagement and Retention

• Lead or support employee engagement activities, communications, and retention initiatives at both sites.
• Serve as a visible, accessible resource on the production floor across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience managing temporary staffing relationships and variable labor models is required.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices; Illinois experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple worksites or multiple shifts.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for regular travel between the Broadview and Blue Island sites.

Work Environment

This is a 100% onsite position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with time divided between the Broadview and Blue Island sites based on business need. The role involves regular interaction with production floor employees and supervisors, which includes time on the plant floor where personal protective equipment is required. Occasional early, late, or weekend hours may be needed to support multiple shifts. Travel outside the Illinois sites is minimal.