Company Description

Want to work for a company who protect the consumer whilst also having a highly commercial focus? ‘We Keep Food Safe’ from physical contaminants, saving lives and reducing waste. 

LOMA SYSTEMS is a premium worldwide manufacturer of inspection equipment, used to identify contaminants and product defects in the food and pharmaceutical industries. LOMA Systems has over 50 years of experience developing and installing Designed to Survive ™ equipment, that delivers on our company purpose to ensure when products leave the factory, they are contamination free, to the quality intended and safe for you as the consumer. We pride ourselves in delivering on our commitments, providing high quality technical service and trusted advice to our customers.

Our culture is hands-on

At Loma Systems every individual is encouraged to take the initiative to get things done, and you will have the opportunity to make a real impact. LOMA Systems’ parent company is Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a fortune 250 diversified industrial manufacturer of value-added consumables and specialty equipment. ITW live by a philosophy of autonomy and a decentralized culture. This unique relationship means Loma systems can offer a personalized experienced to each and every employee, whilst offering the career progression and stability that comes from working for a larger organization. 

At Loma and ITW we leverage the 80:20 principle in everything we do. We are serious and focused on improving food and pharmaceutical safety but know that they best way to achieve this is through employing a positive mindset and have a one team culture. If you have a proactive approach and want to make an impact, we want to hear from you. 

Job Description

Overview:

Candidates looking for full-time or part-time employment in Human Resources are encouraged to apply!

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing day-to-day professional HR support and policy administration relating to all phases of the employee life cycle (e.g. hiring, training, employee relations) plus HR business partner support such as organization design, talent planning and talent management to the NA Business Unit Manager. Ensuring we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place at the right time.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted Business Partner to provide human resources expertise and analytical support in all aspects of the Human Resources function. Compile and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement as well as prepare regular reports for management on HR-related activities.
• Develop and implement operational and strategic HR practices to enable a best-in-class employee experience. Champion various employee engagement programs such as the United Way Campaign, Junior Achievement, Employee Wellness and Health Screenings, Open Enrollment, and ITW Employee Resource Groups to ensure a positive, engaging, and supportive workplace.
• Drive and facilitate the annual talent & performance management processes. Help identify development opportunities for talent within the business unit and track progress on development action plans.
• Engage with the management team and develop recruitment strategies for current and future vacancies. Support and maintain organization’s staffing through effective recruiting and interviewing processes. Build a strong pipeline of talent to ensure a diverse high performing organization.
• Oversee the bi-weekly payroll function for all exempt and non-exempt employees across the organization. Ensure compliance with various ITW payroll policies, processes, deadlines, and documentation.
• Identify, design, and deploy training and mentoring programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities and to promote employee engagement.
• Ensure Loma systems remains compliant implementing HR policies and procedures that comply with federal and state laws.
• Facilitate, counsel and coach managers and employees to resolution regarding employee relations issues including, but not limited to complaints, grievances, and allegations of improper conduct.
• Actively participate in organizational Health & Safety activities as they relate to employee training, safety guidelines and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or similar field of study required; SHRM or HRCI professional certification a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years in an HR Generalist role, preferably with manufacturing and/or service organizations.
• Ability to link business goals to HR strategies and execute them effectively.
• Experience in multiple facets of human resources including knowledge of recruitment, performance and talent management, employee relations, employee engagement and legal compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of US federal, multi-state and local employment laws and reporting regulations affecting human resources functions. Ensure policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance. Knowledge of Canada labor law is a plus.
• You must be able to act with discretion in the handling of highly sensitive employee data and serve as a role model of Loma’s behaviors (Hands-on, One Team, Positive Mindset, Delivering on our Commitments, Taking the initiative) and ITW Values.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information, diagnose needs, and make recommendations promptly and accurately.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience creating and analyzing reports from HRIS systems; Workday and ADP and/or Ceridian Dayforce a plus.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please call the Loma Human Resources Dept. at (224) 856-8937 to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.