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Senior HR Generalist - Labor & ComplianceGreif • Alsip, IL, US
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Senior HR Generalist - Labor & Compliance

Senior HR Generalist - Labor & Compliance

Greif • Alsip, IL, US
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition # : 032216

Job Description

Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

OUR VISION : Being the best customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE : Create packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Role Overview

As a member of the Greif Global Labor and Compliance (GLC) Team, the Senior HR Labor & Compliance Generalist plays a critical role in advancing the company's Good to Great strategy. This role ensures that Greif maintains the highest standards of compliance, labor relations, and ethical conduct while strengthening the company's long-term sustainability.

The Senior Generalist will have a hands-on role administering and supporting key labor, compliance, and HR functions across Greif's operations, with responsibilities spanning union labor relations, compliance investigations, audits, immigration, regulatory matters, employee relations, and HR program support. Success in this role requires both technical and interpersonal strengths, the ability to analyze data and prepare clear reports, as well as the capacity to advise leaders, support colleagues, and implement HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

  • Labor Relations & Compliance Administration : Provide administrative support for union labor relations, including grievance tracking, contract database management, scheduling, and negotiation preparation.
  • Draft, maintain, and track documentation for collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance.
  • Support and manage ethics and colleague relations investigations, including logging, documentation, and case summaries.
  • Coordinate compliance audits across HR processes, maintaining clear records and follow-up actions.
  • Assist with investigation and resolution of HR compliance matters in a confidential, sensitive, and timely manner.

Regulatory & Immigration Administration

  • Administer colleague immigration and work authorization processes (e.g., visas, work permits, compliance documentation).
  • Maintain accurate records of compliance requirements across states and countries, update HR systems accordingly.
  • Monitor changes in labor laws and regulations, preparing summaries and compliance checklists for HR leadership.
  • Partner with legal counsel, auditors, and regulatory bodies as needed to support resolution of compliance issues.
  • Data Management & Reporting

  • Use advanced Excel tools (pivot tables, macros, formulas, dashboards) to manage compliance and labor relations data.
  • Prepare compliance reports, workforce metrics, and analyses to support leadership decision-making.
  • Develop and deliver PowerPoint presentations summarizing insights for the GLC team, HR leadership, and executive audiences.
  • Generalist Support

  • Serve as a resource for employee relations and HR support, providing guidance to colleagues on policies, practices, conflict resolution, onboarding, and orientation to ensure a consistent and compliant colleague experience.
  • Partner with HR colleagues on core processes and initiatives—including compensation, benefits, performance management, and engagement projects—that strengthen retention, organizational effectiveness, and colleague satisfaction.
  • Provide day-to-day HR support for colleagues and managers, escalating issues appropriately.
  • Support the review, update, and maintenance of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
  • Coordinate and track training programs related to compliance, ethics, and labor relations.
  • Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or related field.
  • 5–7 years of HR experience, with direct exposure to union labor relations, compliance, audits, and HR generalist functions.
  • Knowledge and Skills

  • Demonstrated experience in investigations, immigration / work authorization, and compliance reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of state, federal, and international employment regulations.
  • Expert Excel proficiency (pivot tables, advanced formulas, macros, data modeling, dashboards).
  • Advanced PowerPoint skills, with ability to create executive-ready decks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% as required.
  • At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.

    Compensation & Benefits

    Compensation Range : The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $153,200.00. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $96,000.00 to $115,000.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

    Benefits Statement : Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

    Scam Prevention & EEO

    Protect Yourself From Scams : We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at Greif. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this page or the official contact channels.

    EEO Statement : Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

    For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy on our website.

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