HR Generalist

US-IL-Toluca

Job ID: 2026-10215

Type: Regular Full-Time
of Openings: 1

Toluca Plant

Overview

The HR Generalist is responsible for day-to-day administration of human resource policies and programs including but not limited to benefits, training, employee engagement, employee relations, talent acquisition, and basic payroll functions. This role leads recruitment and hiring efforts for hourly production roles, supports leave of absence (LOA) processes, and assists with attendance management. This role may be structured as a shared position between two individuals. As such, it is critical that each candidate brings strong subject matter knowledge and hands‑on experience in their primary areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition
- Manage full-cycle recruitment processes for hourly roles, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring for open positions
- Partner with leadership to ensure timely and effective staffing aligned to business needs
- Ownership of new hire orientation including but not limited to scheduling and logistics




- Organize site participation in university recruitment, job fairs, career fairs

Compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Support administration of company policies, employee handbook updates and workplace procedures
- Assist with Leave Administration, Accommodations and Return to Work processes
- Participate in all audits and compliant documentation
- Extreme ownership over adherence of the Attendance Policy including weekly tracking, reporting, and supporting leaders in addressing attendance concerns and assisting leaders in disciplinary action
- Representing the organization at unemployment hearings and investigations
- Assist with day-to-day activities involving health benefits and protected leave of absence, including but not limited to, assisting with employee third-party claims, assist with open enrollment activities, and any other duties
- Overseeing the

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