Human Resources Generalist - Manufacturing

Human Resources Generalist (Contract-to-Hire)

Location : Near Sauk Village, IL | 100% On-Site | Pay : Based on experience | Schedule : MondayFriday, 7 : 00 a.m.4 : 00 p.m. (occasional evening meetings once quarterly) Salary target : $36-38 / hr.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on, people-focused Human Resources Generalist to join our team in Sauk Village, IL! This position is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent role. As the first point of contact for new employees, you'll play a key role in onboarding, training, and employee engagement within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate enjoys being on the floor, connecting with employees, answering questions, and keeping things running smoothly. You'll report to the HR Business Partner / Manager and partner closely with leadership to support initiatives in onboarding, learning and development, performance management, and employee relations.

What You'll Do

• Lead onboarding and orientation sessionsmaking a great first impression for all new hires
• Conduct bi-weekly HR orientations and safety trainings at nearby facilities (less than 10 minutes away)
• Support managers and employees with HR inquiries, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-up
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives and assist with employee training schedules
• Help with performance management and employee engagement activities
• Maintain HR data, records, and reports in HRIS and Excel (intermediate to advanced skills preferred)
• Assist with wellness initiatives, event coordination, and quarterly meetings (including the company picnic!)
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement efforts across HR

What We're Looking For

Schedule & Hiring Process

On-site : MondayFriday, 7 : 00 a.m.4 : 00 p.m. (flexible to 7 : 30 start if needed)

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center.