HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist

Location: Elgin, IL

Industry: Manufacturing

Pay: $70000 – $80000 / Year + 5–7% bonus

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program.

About Our Client:

Addison Group is supporting our client, a growing manufacturing organization, in hiring an HR Generalist to join their regional HR team. This role offers strong exposure, hands-on experience, and a clear path for career growth.

Job Description:

The HR Generalist will support several locations and functional groups, partnering closely with managers and employees. This role covers recruiting, employee relations, HR operations, and project support in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned openings and support broader hiring needs.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and new-hire processes.
• Serve as a primary HR contact for multiple sites.
• Assist in employee relations matters and participate in investigations.
• Support leave management, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain HR data accuracy and assist with reporting and analytics.
• Contribute to HRIS tasks in ADP and SuccessFactors.
• Support employee engagement efforts and training needs.
• Partner on HR projects, process improvements, and change management.
• Travel up to 25% to assigned locations.

Qualifications:

• 2–5+ years of HR experience; ideal for someone ready for a step up.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong Excel and HRIS experience preferred.
• Multi-site HR exposure a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.

Perks:

• Clear growth path toward Senior HR Generalist.
• Exposure to new projects, acquisitions, and additional site ownership.
• Strong mentorship and team support.
• Engaging, collaborative culture with opportunities to learn and stretch your skills.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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