HR Generalist

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Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
In-Office
80K-95K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Automotive • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The HR Generalist partners with leadership on talent strategy, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training, benefits enrollment, HRIS updates, and employment-law compliance. The role also supports compensation, succession planning, employee engagement events, and progressive discipline while maintaining accurate HR records and coordinating required training programs.
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Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled HR Generalist to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for helping to align human resources practices and initiatives with organizational goals. The Human Resources Manager works closely with senior leadership to drive business performance through effective people management, organizational development, talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the division’s human resources and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
  • Responsible for ensuring performance evaluations are completed timely and ability to give constructive feedback when needed
  • In conjunction with Corporate Recruiter, recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
  • Responsible for on boarding all new hires to ensure a smooth transition
  • Conduct Open Enrollment for the division including meetings, assisting employees with questions etc.
  • Collaborates with VP HR regarding competitive salaries and to ensure that the organization attracts and retains top talent.
  • Responsible for employee relations which includes coaching supervisors/managers the process of handling progressive discipline.
  • Organize company events to foster employee engagement and morale
  • Training – responsible for grants and other training programs – Ensure all trainings are set up and attended.
  • Responsible for updating HR system (Paylocity) as required
  • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
  • Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Works well as a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task while able to prioritize
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

  • 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing, distribution, or production environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • Knowledge of payroll/HRIS systems, Paylocity, ADP or similar systems.
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
  • Spanish a plus

This position is at our Elk Grove Village, IL location.

Pay Range: $$80,000 - $95,000

Other Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401 (k) with company match
  • Holiday, Vacation and Personal Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Group Life and Accidental Insurance

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Skills Required

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
  • Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or production
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • Knowledge of payroll and HRIS systems, including Paylocity, ADP, or similar systems
  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
  • Spanish language skills
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The Company
700 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

Weiss-Aug is a vertically integrated industrial contract manufacturer producing precision metal stampings, injection-molded components, tooling, and value-added assemblies. It supports OEMs from product design and prototyping through engineering and full-scale production, serving automotive, aerospace and defense, commercial and industrial, consumer electronics, and emerging-technology markets. The company emphasizes tight tolerances, quality systems, and long-term customer partnerships to help bring reliable components to market.

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