Senior Human Resources Generalist

Senior HR Generalist (Manufacturing) – High-Growth, High-Impact Opportunity

Full-Time | Plant-Based | Multi-Shift Workforce

Supporting ~400 employees across the North Plant

I’m recruiting for a Senior HR Generalist supporting the North Plant of a fast-growing, well-established manufacturing company near Woodridge, IL. This site employs approximately 350–450 team members across multiple shifts and is known for its clean, modern, climate-controlled operation.

This isn’t a transactional HR role — it’s for someone who wants to be embedded in the business, partner closely with plant leadership, and help maintain a strong, people-first culture while the organization continues to expand.

What You’ll Own

Employee Relations & Workforce Support

• Advise supervisors and managers through day-to-day people challenges

• Handle employee relations with fairness, consistency, and sound judgment

• Maintain trust and visibility on the production floor and across shifts

Talent, Development & Workforce Planning

• Support leadership through staffing needs, internal movement, and team capability decisions

• Assist with succession planning, development plans, and talent conversations

• Coordinate training activities and development initiatives

Culture, Engagement & Performance

• Help drive engagement programs, recognition efforts, and communication touchpoints

• Support performance review cycles, coaching, documentation, and follow-through

• Reinforce a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

HR Operations & Data

• Maintain accurate HR systems, reporting, and administrative compliance

• Review workforce trends (attendance, turnover, staffing) and help build action plans

• Partner with TA, Compensation, Benefits, and Training teams across the organization

Change & Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives tied to growth, new technology, organizational updates, or process changes

• Bring structure, follow-up, and consistent execution to projects and plant-wide HR efforts

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• 5–10 years of HR Generalist or HRBP experience in manufacturing

• Comfort supporting 200–600 employees across multi-shift environments

• Strong ER depth and the ability to navigate complexity with confidence

• Solid data skills — able to interpret workforce metrics and act on them

• Clear communicator with strong presence and responsiveness

• Thrives in hands-on, fast-paced, roll-up-your-sleeves settings

• Builds strong relationships with operators, supervisors, and leadership alike

Compensation & Perks

• $100K–$120K base depending on experience

• Quarterly incentive plan

• Comprehensive benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid vacation

• Modern, climate-controlled plant environment

If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the operation and wants to make a real impact in a growing manufacturing environment, message me directly for confidential details. Please feel free to email to zach@crucialhire.com and put in the Subject: "SHRG 1018 Role"