Human Resources Generalist II (Manufacturing)

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

 

How Will You Make An Impact?

The HR Generalist II serves as a primary on-site HR resource for operations, providing hands-on support to supervisors and employees in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment. This role focuses on employee relations, policy interpretation, attendance and performance management, training administration, and compliance, and is responsible for independently addressing routine and moderately complex HR matters. The HR Generalist II partners closely with Operations management to promote accountability, consistency, employee engagement, and effective workforce practices across the organization.

Location:
This position will be based on-site at our manufacturing facility in Gurnee, IL.

Shift:

This HR Generalist will support the day shift (8am-4:30pm) with flexibility based on business needs. This position is primarily assigned to support day shift operations. However, as a member of the Human Resources team supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment, flexibility is required. The incumbent may be expected to work occasional evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules to meet business needs, support employee relations matters, facilitate training, assist with staffing initiatives, or respond to operational requirements.

What Will You Do?

The HR Generalist II provides on-site HR support and contributes across all core HR functional areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders by providing guidance on company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Managing employee relations matters, conducting investigations, and supporting conflict resolution efforts.
• Partnering with leaders on attendance, performance management, corrective action, and employee development initiatives.
• Supporting talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Coordinating and facilitating training programs and ensuring required compliance training is completed.
• Assisting with workforce planning, engagement initiatives, and organizational effectiveness efforts.
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Supporting HR programs, processes, and projects to enhance employee experience and operational effectiveness.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and organizational growth.
• Perform other HR related duties as assigned.

How Will You Get Here?

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required; discipline in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Experience:
• Minimum of 2-3+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or operations environment supporting an hourly (full-time and contract) workforce
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations issues independently
• Experience using HRIS and Learning Management System

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations and employment law fundamentals
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established policies and guidelines
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information to managers and hourly employees
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills using sound judgment and common sense
• Ability to analyze data, compile reports, identify trends, and draw reasonable conclusions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data validation)
• Ability to work independently in a standardized, fast-paced operations environment with limited supervision

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

What Can Jabil Offer You?

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
•    Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
•    401K Match
•    Employee Stock Purchase Plan
•    Paid Time Off
•    Tuition Reimbursement
•    Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
•    Commuter Benefits
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Pet Insurance
•    Adoption Assistance
•    Annual Merit Increases
•    Community Volunteer Opportunities

The pay range for this role is $68,800 - $123,800. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

 

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