TUTCO, LLC, a leading manufacturer of heat strips and heating elements, used in the HVAC and Appliance industry is seeking an HR Administrator/Generalist to join their team at their new facility, DRC Heat Transfer.
Job Description
Job Summary:
The HR Administrator/Generalist plays a key role in supporting daily human resources operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for maintaining employee records, supporting recruitment and onboarding efforts, administering HR processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures compliance with federal, Illinois state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Conduct Investigations and provide recommendations on employee relations issues.
- Support full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles.
- Actively participate in business meetings, and assist with the resolution of business challenges.
- Supports audits, reporting, and recordkeeping (e.g., OSHA logs, EEO reporting, I-9 compliance).
- Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS systems.
- Support workforce development initiatives and succession planning.
- Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
- Ensure HR data integrity, and perform random audits for compliance.
- Direct and administer disciplinary actions and disciplinary meetings for plant location.
- Coordinate and monitor performance management program for timeliness and accuracy.
- Assist in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in human resources.
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication, clerical and organizational skills.
- Highly organized, with ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to compose letters, memos, and other correspondence.
- Excellent computer skills with various PC-based software packages.
- Must be lilingual in Spanish and English
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Paid time off
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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