Plant Associate – HR Generalist

Griffith Foods

Plant Associate HR Generalist supporting HR functions and team member relations in Oswego, IL manufacturing site. Collaborating with plant leaders to enhance workforce engagement and support operational goals.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeOswego • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $76,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resource administration, including compliance with employment laws, performance management, and team member relations within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in onboarding processes and maintaining accurate personnel documentation in alignment with company policies.

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Human Resource AdministrationManufacturing Plant HR ExperienceLegal Compliance AuditingPerformance Management SupportOnboarding Process Management

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Hard Skills

Employment Law CompliancePerformance FeedbackFMLA CoordinationWorkers Compensation Claims ProcessingHCM System ManagementDocument ManagementGoal SettingTeam Member RelationsOSHA ComplianceAffirmative Action Documentation

Soft Skills

CoachingConflict ResolutionCommunicationTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayHCM Systems

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesManufacturingEmployee RelationsOnboardingPerformance Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigating and resolving plant team member relations issues, including supporting and coaching Plant Management in working through team member relations issues, making appropriate recommendations, and guiding management on fair, appropriate, and compliant resolutions.
Assisting with legal compliance by routinely auditing employment law postings for accuracy and adherence to established guidelines and applicable federal and state laws.
Supporting performance management by helping managers to both set business-aligned and measurable goals and to provide ongoing performance feedback in a compliant, fair way and within timelines.
Completing day-to-day administration of Human Resource programs including completing necessary documents to enroll, terminate and change team member statuses.
Maintaining required documentation, including personnel files, discipline records, electronic documentation, in support of Company Policies, Affirmative Action, Attendance, and Performance Management.
Process and coordinate with team members and supervisors on FMLA/Short Term Disability claims, Workers Compensations claims and leaves of absence, as well as fulfilling OSHA requirement for the facility.
Conducting new hire onboarding, both virtually and in person, and processing all documents (E-Verify, I-9 processing, etc.) for new team members for Oswego, IL ensuring accurate team member data is entered into the HCM (Human Capital Management) system, Workday.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An Associate’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field
At least 3 years of progressive experience in HR administration, including at least 1 year of manufacturing plant HR experience and exposure
Current location within a commutable to Oswego, Illinois. Relocation support is not available.
Willingness and ability to be onsite 5 days a week in Oswego, Illinois.
Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning
Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Safety Reimbursement
Lifestyle Spending Account
Group Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Plan with Company Match
PTO, Holidays and Leaves
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Home and Auto Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Long-Term Care + Life Insurance
Legal Assistance