Human Resources Generalist

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Location:

Chicago, IL | Salary: $90,000.00-$.

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a bilingual (Spanish)
Human Resources Generalist to join the Lighting Sector Focal Point HR Team in Chicago, IL. This role works with all levels of employees and management regarding Human Resources policies and practices to support company goals. Acts as a first point of contact for management and employees for HR related issues and requires the ability to communicate, consult and work with organizational leaders across a variety of departments.

• Act as first point of contact to plant employees in the use of human resource programs and processes.
• Address employee request, inquiries, and concerns; deliver prompt and appropriate counsel and guidance to employees including but not limited to Time and Attendance, PTO, HRIS navigation, benefit programs and employment verification.
• Assists as needed in employee benefit programs at the plant level. Explains benefit programs and instructs employees on how to enroll into programs.
• Prepare Unemployment claim responses under the direction of Manager.
• Maintain and manage all I-9 documentation including yearly audit.
• Coordinate all Data entry into Learning Management System - Learning with Legrand (LWL) for all trainings.
• Coordinate logistics and assist in delivery of mandatory compliance training programs (e.g., Anti-Harassment, Workplace Violence) for all plant employees.
• Participates in conducting internal investigations in accordance with Company policy and legal requirements.
• Support with planning and champions employee engagement events (i.e Service Awards, Perfect Attendance Recognition).
• Maintain and manage electronic employee personnel records.
• Enters and maintains HRIS database on all active/inactive Temp employees, including, but not limited to status changes, personal information, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, etc.

• Collaborate with the human resources team to develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Hiring and Related Duties including, Post and manage bid process and selection for all open hourly positions. Participate in the Recruiting, Interviewing, and selection process for hourly employees.
• Completes all necessary personnel forms, which includes, creating and maintaining personnel files, transmitting accurate and timely information to Payroll and ensure new hire checklist is completed.
• Conduct new hires orientation for Hourly Employees and/or Temp workforce.

• Administer Time and Attendance: coordinate all activities associated with Time and attendance. This includes editing, entering data, updating schedules, approving time, and processing retro-pay if necessary.
• Ensure Time and Attendance is accurately updated with daily and weekly verifications.
• Prepare attendance discipline documentation.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Must have 2-5 years of relevant experience; experience working in a manufacturing setting/environment strongly preferred.

Skills & Requirements:

• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal) and Spanish (verbal).
• Ability to work in an on-site manufacturing setting.
• Strong management skills, detail oriented, flexible, able to prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent organization, administrative and creative problem‑solving skills required; ability to analyze data strongly preferred.
• Solid interpersonal and technical skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS systems) and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously are also essential.
• Must be very approachable and able to develop strong professional relationships and foster involvement at all levels of organization with strong customer service skills.

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal…