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Robert Half HR Generalist in University Park, Illinois
Description
We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a HR Generalist based in a location in Illinois. This role primarily serves a manufacturing and office environment facility with over 225 employees, spanning two shifts. The HR Generalist will be tasked with a range of responsibilities, from recruitment and selection, onboarding, associate relations, to performance management and corrective action.
Responsibilities:
• Handling recruitment and selection processes for the facility
• Ensuring smooth onboarding of new employees
• Managing associate relations and coaching
• Overseeing performance management and corrective action procedures
• Facilitating teambuilding, leadership and organizational development
• Participating in change management and training initiatives
• Conducting exit interviews and providing insights for improvement
• Managing negotiations for collective bargaining agreements
• Interpreting collective bargaining agreements and determining the company's position on contract discrepancies and disciplinary matters
• Monitoring and reporting on employee relations issues including grievances, investigations, and performance issues
• Recommending changes in policies and procedures for increased efficiency, lower absenteeism, cost savings, and other benefits
• Facilitating talent and succession planning, career pathing, and performance appraisal processes
• Initiating proactive partnerships with functional managers to identify opportunities for business improvement
• Providing strategic and day-to-day tactical HR support for assigned client groups
• Examining organizational structures and work processes and recommending improvements
• Staying abreast of industry and HR trends, standards, and best practices and applying this knowledge in daily activities
• Establishing and maintaining department records and reports
• Preparing and presenting required and special reports for contract negotiations, attendance, and other matters
• Coordinating special meetings of employees and training classes as requested by management
• Developing and implementing programs to address employee morale.
The salary range for this position is $27 to $30. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information.
Requirements • Minimum of 3 years experience in a HR Generalist role or similar.
• Proficiency in HRIS - Human Resources Information Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to handle Union Contracts and Union Grievances.
• In-depth knowledge of HR Policy and HR Compliance.
• Experience in FMLA administration.
• Strong skills in Employee Relations.
• Proven track record in Compliance within a HR context.
• Extensive experience in Human Resources (HR) Administration. TalentMatch®
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