Human Resources Generalist - Manufacturing

Kelly Services • Illinois, Illinois • 3h ago

Human Resources Generalist (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Near Sauk Village, IL | 100% On-Site |

Pay: Based on experience | Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (occasional evening meetings once quarterly)

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on, people-focused Human Resources Generalist to join our team in Sauk Village, IL! This position is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent role

As the first point of contact for new employees , you'll play a key role in onboarding, training, and employee engagement within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate enjoys being on the floor, connecting with employees, answering questions, and keeping things running smoothly.

You'll report to the HR Business Partner/Manager and partner closely with leadership to support initiatives in onboarding, learning and development, performance management, and employee relations.

What You'll Do

Lead onboarding and orientation sessions-making a great first impression for all new hires

Conduct bi-weekly HR orientations and safety trainings at nearby facilities (less than 10 minutes away)

Support managers and employees with HR inquiries, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-up

Coordinate learning and development initiatives and assist with employee training schedules

Help with performance management and employee engagement activities

Maintain HR data, records, and reports in HRIS and Excel (intermediate to advanced skills preferred)

Assist with wellness initiatives, event coordination, and quarterly meetings (including the company picnic!)

Contribute to special projects and process improvement efforts across HR

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree preferred (Associate's accepted with experience)

2-5 years of experience in an HR role- manufacturing, warehouse or industrial experience highly preferred

Comfortable working in an older facility and engaging with employees across shifts

Strong communicator who enjoys helping others and doesn't get easily frustrated

Confident facilitating small group trainings or discussions

Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (intermediate or advanced)

Experience with HRIS/HCM systems (UKG a plus)

Must have a reliable vehicle to commute to a nearby training facility as needed

Schedule & Hiring Process

On-site: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (flexible to 7:30 start if needed)

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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