Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for an HR Generalist/Recruiter in a large manufacturing organization, based in Chicago, Illinois. As an HR Generalist, you will be pivotal in maintaining HR operations, including recruitment, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. Recruiting for hourly/entry level positions is an absolute must. The Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter will play a crucial role in supporting the overall HR functions. This role involves operational responsibilities, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and benefits administration. This is a Hybrid position. Client offers full benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, short and long term disability, and PTO. Salary target $70k-$75k plus bonus. Recruiter: Conne Stathopoulos Key Responsibilities + Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, interviewing, candidate selection, and offer letters for hourly and salaried positions. + Build and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, job boards, and educational institutions to ensure a steady flow of candidates. + Collaborate with department managers to determine staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and ensure timely hiring. + Oversee new employee onboarding, ensuring a smooth integration into the plant’s operations and culture. + Serve as a point of contact for employees to address questions related to policies, and benefits. + Mediate conflict and address employee concerns in a fair, consistent, and legally compliant manner. + Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture through proactive communication and engagement activities. + Assist in the development and implementation of performance management systems. + Coordinate employee training programs, ensuring compliance with local laws + Support career development initiatives and employee skill enhancement in alignment with plant needs. + Assist in administering benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits. Requirements Qualifications: + Education: Bachelor’s degree required + Major: Human Resources is preferred. + Experience: 3+ years of experience in HR roles, with at least 1 year in recruitment and employee relations in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .