Human Resources Generalist

  • Voortman Steel Machinery
  • Monee, Illinois
  • Full Time

What are you going to do?

Employee Relations & Support

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns

  • Support employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management issues

  • Partner with managers to provide guidance on coaching, disciplinary actions, and employee engagement initiatives

HR Administration & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

  • Administer and interpret company policies and procedures consistently across the organization

  • Support HR initiatives related to workplace safety and compliance

Benefits & Payroll Support

  • Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and employee support

  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, leave programs, and HR policies

  • Partner with payroll to ensure accuracy of employee data, timekeeping, and employee changes

Training & Development

  • Coordinate and track internal and external training programs (safety, compliance, technical training)

  • Maintain records of employee certifications and required training

  • Support leadership development and employee skill-building initiatives

HR Systems & Reporting

  • Maintain HRIS data accuracy and employee records

  • Generate HR reports related to headcount, turnover, and compliance as needed

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and support HR system enhancements

Technology & AI-Focused

  • Leverage AI-enabled tools and analytics to identify workforce trends, improve operational efficiency, and support data-driven HR decisions.

  • Identify and implement opportunities for automation across HR processes, including onboarding workflows, employee communications, and reporting.

  • Partner with leadership to evaluate and adopt emerging HR technologies that enhance employee experience and streamline administrative functions.

The HR Generalist supports core HR functions, ensuring effective delivery of HR services across the organization.

What is your preferred work location?

We ask

  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

  • 2-5 years of HR experience in a generalist or similar role

  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices

  • HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar)

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field(preferred)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality

  • Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office

We offer

  • Flextime policy

  • Paid Time Off (i.e., PTO) that can be used as it's accrued

  • Paid Holidays effective date of hire

  • Medical insurance (i.e., three plans available, PPO, HMO*, and PPO with HSA) effective date of hire

  • Dental care

  • Vision care

  • 100% Voortman USA LLC paid life insurance

  • Additional voluntary life insurance option

  • 100% Voortman USA LLC paid short-term disability

  • 50/50 premium split between Voortman USA LLC and employee for long-term disability (i.e., LTD)

  • 401K plan available with Company contribution

About Voortman

Join Voortman - Moving to Our New Production Facility and Offices in April 2026

Voortman is growing and we're preparing to move into our brand-new Production Facility and Offices in April 2026. With over 70 team members currently based in Fresno and Monee, this relocation marks a major step forward in our commitment to serving customers across North America and investing in the future of our workforce.

As part of a global organization headquartered in the Netherlands with more than 750 employees, Voortman is a leader in designing and building advanced CNC steel processing machines, developing intelligent software solutions, and delivering outstanding customer service.

This move reflects our long-term vision for growth, innovation, and excellence. We're actively recruiting driven individuals who want to be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of steel processing.

Be part of our next chapter. Grow with Voortman.

What are you going to do?Employee Relations & SupportServe as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, and workplace concernsSupport employee relations

Job ID: 522837694
Originally Posted on: 5/29/2026

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