Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Location: Minooka, IL, US, 60447-9998

Company: Grainger Businesses

Work Location Type: Onsite

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products.

Compensation: The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $71,800.00 to $119,600.00.

Rewards and Benefits: With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Position Details

The Human Resource Generalist serves as a Business Partner to operational counterparts while directly guiding team members and other members of leadership. Reporting directly to the Human Resource Manager, the Human Resource Generalist translates human capital effects to support our goals like change projects, building talent, engaging team members, enhancing culture and finally improving performance. This position will reside in Minooka, IL.

You Will

• Facilitate programs and implementing process improvements within Human Resources and across the Distribution Center.
• Handle all ongoing people-related projects.
• Implement Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs, which support our strategy.
• Identify ways to improve resources to provide efficient structure to our organization.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State legislation related to all human resources matters.
• Manage vendors to administer employee programs.
• Help with the implementation and administration of communications plans.
• Help administer the workers compensation program for the facility.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree BA/BS or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in the related field
• A degree in Human Resources, related field or equivalent progressive experience
• Working knowledge of Human Resource practices with expertise in staffing, new hire orientation and onboarding
• Experience solving human resources issues
• Manage confidential information
• Diagnose problems, develop alternative solutions, and recommend and implement a course of action
• Proficiency in systems, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Word, Publisher and PowerPoint and Outlook

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment.