Senior HR & Employee Relations Generalist
Magid Glove & Safety, Romeoville, IL, United States
Senior HR & Employee Relations Generalist
At Magid, we're not just passionate about safetywe're passionate about people. As an industry leader, we've built an innovative and collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, ideas are valued, and personal and professional growth never stops. Are you an experienced HR Generalist who finds purpose in doing the work wellcoaching leaders, navigating employee relations with care, and ensuring people practices are fair, consistent, and compliant? We are searching for a Senior HR & Employee Relations Generalist who values the craft of HR and enjoys being a trusted, steady presence for leaders and team members. This role is ideal for someone who thrives as a generalist focused on employee relations and policy ownership and is not looking to grow out of the role but rather deepen their impact within it. Reporting to our VP, Talent, you'll play a critical role in delivering a consistent employee experience, reinforcing culture, and supporting Magid's continued growth. What You'll Do As a Senior HR Generalist, you'll partner closely with leaders and team members across the organization, with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, and policy application. You will focus on: Employee Relations & Compliance Consult and advise leaders and team members on performance challenges, employee relations matters, and the application of company policies and employment laws. Investigate and resolve employee complaints, concerns, and misconduct, providing thoughtful, well-documented recommendations for resolution. Maintain awareness of local, state, and federal employment laws and ensure compliance with company values, procedures, and legal requirements. Coach and advise leaders throughout employee separation processes, ensuring clarity, consistency, and respect. Prepare and submit documentation for unemployment claims and consult with leaders to prepare for unemployment hearings. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information, investigations, documentation, and employment records, exercising sound judgment and discretion at all times. Leader Coaching & Training Coach leaders on setting expectations, managing performance, and documenting employee issues effectively. Deliver new hire orientation and leader training on employee relations topics, performance documentation, and the impact of inconsistent or insufficient documentation. Reinforce and clarify HR messaging related to culture, engagement, performance, hiring, and talent management. Policies, Handbooks & Workforce Support Maintain and update the employee and temporary worker handbooks, ensuring policies are clear, current, and consistently applied. Partner in the review, training, and ongoing guidance of temporary workers to support compliance, performance expectations, and a positive workplace experience. Culture, Engagement & Enterprise Initiatives Act as a cultural ambassador, helping foster cultural shifts that support growth and increase team member engagement. Lead and partner with HR on enterprise-wide efforts, including engagement initiatives, performance reviews, talent management programs, and the scholarship program. Execute and monitor people practices to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment across the organization. Proactive Partnership Build strong relationships with leaders and departments to maintain a pulse on the business and organizational climate. Proactively identify potential risks, trends, and employee relations concerns and address them early. Participate in company-wide initiatives and special projects as assigned by HR leadership. What You Bring Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant business or management experience 7+ years of broad, progressively responsible HR experience, including hands-on generalist and employee relations work Spanish speaker preferred due to our employee population Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices Experience preventing and/or responding to EEOC claims Demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Experience working with HRIS platforms and confidential data management systems PHR or SPHR certification preferred Why Magid? At Magid, we value HR professionals who bring consistency, empathy, and sound judgment to their work. This role offers the opportunity to: Serve as a trusted expert and long-term contributor Focus on meaningful, hands-on HR work without pressure to move into a different career track Make a tangible impact on employee experience and organizational culture Join a collaborative HR team that values partnership, clarity, and professionalism If you're energized by employee relations, policy stewardship, and being the person leaders rely on to get it right, we'd love to hear from you. *Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training, geographic location, additional qualifications such as licensure or certifications, market factors, and responsibilities. Magid offers a variety of benefits to our team members including: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Bonus plan 401k retirement plan with company match Company provided Profit Sharing Participation in Magid Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy 9 Paid Holidays Magid Glove & Safety is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and importer of hand protection and safety products, e.g. Work gloves, fall protection, reusable and disposable respirators. We are an innovative, growing, and privately held business, that has been delivering safety solutions to thousands of companies since 1946. Magid is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
At Magid, we're not just passionate about safetywe're passionate about people. As an industry leader, we've built an innovative and collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, ideas are valued, and personal and professional growth never stops. Are you an experienced HR Generalist who finds purpose in doing the work wellcoaching leaders, navigating employee relations with care, and ensuring people practices are fair, consistent, and compliant? We are searching for a Senior HR & Employee Relations Generalist who values the craft of HR and enjoys being a trusted, steady presence for leaders and team members. This role is ideal for someone who thrives as a generalist focused on employee relations and policy ownership and is not looking to grow out of the role but rather deepen their impact within it. Reporting to our VP, Talent, you'll play a critical role in delivering a consistent employee experience, reinforcing culture, and supporting Magid's continued growth. What You'll Do As a Senior HR Generalist, you'll partner closely with leaders and team members across the organization, with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, and policy application. You will focus on: Employee Relations & Compliance Consult and advise leaders and team members on performance challenges, employee relations matters, and the application of company policies and employment laws. Investigate and resolve employee complaints, concerns, and misconduct, providing thoughtful, well-documented recommendations for resolution. Maintain awareness of local, state, and federal employment laws and ensure compliance with company values, procedures, and legal requirements. Coach and advise leaders throughout employee separation processes, ensuring clarity, consistency, and respect. Prepare and submit documentation for unemployment claims and consult with leaders to prepare for unemployment hearings. Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information, investigations, documentation, and employment records, exercising sound judgment and discretion at all times. Leader Coaching & Training Coach leaders on setting expectations, managing performance, and documenting employee issues effectively. Deliver new hire orientation and leader training on employee relations topics, performance documentation, and the impact of inconsistent or insufficient documentation. Reinforce and clarify HR messaging related to culture, engagement, performance, hiring, and talent management. Policies, Handbooks & Workforce Support Maintain and update the employee and temporary worker handbooks, ensuring policies are clear, current, and consistently applied. Partner in the review, training, and ongoing guidance of temporary workers to support compliance, performance expectations, and a positive workplace experience. Culture, Engagement & Enterprise Initiatives Act as a cultural ambassador, helping foster cultural shifts that support growth and increase team member engagement. Lead and partner with HR on enterprise-wide efforts, including engagement initiatives, performance reviews, talent management programs, and the scholarship program. Execute and monitor people practices to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment across the organization. Proactive Partnership Build strong relationships with leaders and departments to maintain a pulse on the business and organizational climate. Proactively identify potential risks, trends, and employee relations concerns and address them early. Participate in company-wide initiatives and special projects as assigned by HR leadership. What You Bring Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant business or management experience 7+ years of broad, progressively responsible HR experience, including hands-on generalist and employee relations work Spanish speaker preferred due to our employee population Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices Experience preventing and/or responding to EEOC claims Demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Experience working with HRIS platforms and confidential data management systems PHR or SPHR certification preferred Why Magid? At Magid, we value HR professionals who bring consistency, empathy, and sound judgment to their work. This role offers the opportunity to: Serve as a trusted expert and long-term contributor Focus on meaningful, hands-on HR work without pressure to move into a different career track Make a tangible impact on employee experience and organizational culture Join a collaborative HR team that values partnership, clarity, and professionalism If you're energized by employee relations, policy stewardship, and being the person leaders rely on to get it right, we'd love to hear from you. *Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training, geographic location, additional qualifications such as licensure or certifications, market factors, and responsibilities. Magid offers a variety of benefits to our team members including: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Bonus plan 401k retirement plan with company match Company provided Profit Sharing Participation in Magid Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy 9 Paid Holidays Magid Glove & Safety is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and importer of hand protection and safety products, e.g. Work gloves, fall protection, reusable and disposable respirators. We are an innovative, growing, and privately held business, that has been delivering safety solutions to thousands of companies since 1946. Magid is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.