HR Generalist

Idex Corporation
Northbrook, IL

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If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses ( around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

The position is based at our headquarters in Northbrook, IL reporting to the Sr. HR Manager for the Corporate team.

Overall Purpose

The Human Resource Generalist is a hands-on position that will play a critical role in driving HR initiatives that align with business objectives, fostering a positive employee experience and supporting organizational growth.

Strategic HR Partnership

  • Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, aligning HR strategies with business priorities.
  • Partner with leaders to provide guidance in performance management, employee engagement, and employee relations.
  • Manage HR and leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, STD and LTD.
  • Support leaders throughout the recruitment process to attract and hire top talent.
  • Oversee end-to-end payroll responsibilities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely approval of payroll data.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for enterprise-wide vendors for facilities and background checks.
  • Develop and implement processes and procedures for routine HR initiatives such as AAP filing, unemployment requests, and corporate communications.
  • Assist in planning and executing engagement opportunities and cultural initiatives including corporate wide events like our town halls.

Project Improvement Opportunities

  • Utilize data such as employee surveys to assist leaders in developing engagement strategies in support of maintaining or elevating IDEX's position as an employer of choice
  • Lead process improvement projects and change management initiatives related to onboarding, offboarding, HR operating rhythms (goal setting, mid-year reviews, year-end evaluations), and other key HR processes.

HR Metrics, Reporting & Compliance

  • Oversee HRIS data for the corporate team to ensure data accuracy.
  • Prepare and maintain HR reports, metrics, and surveys as requested.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
  • 3+ years of HR experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
  • Strong organizational and creative problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
  • Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Comfortable with a hybrid onsite/virtual role with the expectation that you are in the office 3x per week.

We Value

  • Workday experience
  • Previous experience in manufacturing
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • A proactive mindset and desire to make a meaningful impact

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $69,200.00 - $103,800.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Family: Human Resources

Business Unit: Corporate

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]
Posted 2026-01-12

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