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This position is within ITW’s Specialty Segment, Zip-Pak division. Zip-Pak is the global leader in resealable solutions for the flexible packaging industry. Our expertise in zipper, application technology, and packaging systems makes Zip-Pak the primary choice of brand owners, OEM’s, and converters for innovative resealable solutions. Zip-Pak’s lean, modern, and continuous manufacturing environments produce zippers using high-volume plastic extrusion. The division has +300 employees, 6 global manufacturing sites and presence in North America, South America, and Europe.

The Senior HR Generalist will provide day-to-day professional HR support and policy administration across the North America division, with a primary focus on the non-exempt workforce. The Senior HR Generalist will serve as a trusted HR partner and advisor to departmental leaders to carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: Employee Relations, Wellness & Benefits, Compensation, Recruitment, Leave Management, and Performance & Talent Management. He or she will be able to work autonomously and efficiently to ensure the smooth running of HR projects and operations and be able to contribute to the attainment of specific goals and results of the HR department and the organization.

• Senior HR Generalist support for plants in Manteno, IL, Ottawa, IL and Atlanta, GA. This role will sit in Manteno, IL and will require 1x/week travel to Ottawa, IL and approximately 2x/year travel to Atlanta, GA

• Provides coaching and support to front line management in solving employee relations issues, such as policy violations, attendance concerns, and performance issues

• Coach business leaders and their teams on development of others. Helps identify developmental opportunities for talent pipeline within the business unit and tracks progress on development action plans

• Inputs and maintains employee data in the Workday HRIS system such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for reporting.

• Reviews existing human resources policies and procedures within the business units for which they are responsible, and initiates changes as necessary to ensure compliance with law, corporate policies, and business objectives

• Conducts and analyzes wage survey data. Maintains position descriptions and market comparisons

• Manages the division performance review and compensation processes for non-exempt employees

• Coordinate wellness events and activities for the division

• Disability Management process owner for the division, including running a highly effective return-to-work process

• Supports HR with recruitment activities for the division

• Lead or participate in HR projects

• Other duties as assigned

Formal Education & Certification

• BS/BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or relevant field, preferred.

Knowledge & Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in human resources including knowledge of recruitment processes, benefit and compensation administration and practices, employee relations, and legal compliance requirements

• Strong written/verbal communication skills; demonstrates good listening skills; able to communicate status on process with colleagues, keep team members informed, and responds clearly to employee inquiries. Demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude in working with all levels within the organization

• Independent and organized work style: Effectively manage time and prioritize work load, assume and manage multiple tasks without close supervision, adapt to change, and consistently meet deadlines. Ability to make independent decisions and regularly suggest ways to improve services and processes

• Strong technical skills / aptitude: Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Outlook, PPT and Excel). Experience with Workday HRIS System and/or Dayforce preferred

• Ability to use good judgment and discretion with highly confidential business and employee information

• Ability to prepare reports, presentations, analyses using Microsoft Office

• Ability to effectively handle pressure and challenges

• The capability to take proactive steps in managing problems

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.