Human Resource Business Partner

A global food manufacturer with a growing North American presence is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner for its high-volume facility in Libertyville.This company is known for blending innovation with operational excellence and places strong emphasis on safety, quality, and culture.

In this on-site role, you’ll be a key HR partner supporting a unionized workforce in a food manufacturing setting. You’ll work closely with managers, union reps, and the HR Director to drive employee engagement, compliance, performance management, and retention.

What’s the job?

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, including investigations and grievances
• Partner with union representatives to ensure contract compliance and support labor relations
• Support recruitment and onboarding for both hourly and salaried roles
• Oversee compliance with policies, labor laws, food safety protocols, and OSHA regulations
• Assist with timekeeping, leave administration (FMLA), and benefit-related inquiries
• Provide performance management support to supervisors, including coaching and documentation
• Track and coordinate compliance and safety training
• Help drive employee engagement and communication efforts
• Collaborate with operations to manage scheduling, attendance, and turnover

What’s needed?

• 3+ years of HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience in manufacturing (food industry preferred)
• Direct experience in a unionized environment, including handling grievances and contract adherence
• Strong understanding of Illinois labor laws and HR compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels
• Bilingual in Spanish required

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary: $85,000–$100,000/year
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunity to work with a global food industry leader
• Direct impact on culture, compliance, and workforce engagement
• Career development in a collaborative, fast-paced HR team

This is a hands-on HR role where your work will be visible, valued, and impactful. If you’re looking to grow your HR career in a unionized manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.