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Bradford · 4 months ago

Solo Laboratories - HR Site Leader: Generalist

Broadview, IL, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bradford is seeking an HR Site Leader Generalist to join their team at the Solo Labs manufacturing site in Broadview, IL. This role is responsible for leading all HR functions at the plant while also supporting HR needs at a satellite location in Columbus, Indiana, focusing on workforce stability, employee engagement, and compliance.

Consumer GoodsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Act as the onsite HR leader to plant management, supervisors, and employees

Lead all HR operations at site: staffing, employee relations, performance management, HR policy enforcement, compliance, and training consistent with Bradford Corporate policies and practices

Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies and oversee day-to-day coordination of temp employees, including onboarding, timekeeping, attendance, and performance issues

Monitor and manage variable workforce needs in collaboration with production planning, ensuring staffing levels align with production demand

Lead workforce forecasting and communicate needs to external labor providers

Drive initiatives to convert high-performing temporary workers to full-time status when appropriate

Partner with EHS on safety training and compliance programs

Coach and advise supervisors on performance, discipline, and employee engagement

Maintain accurate employee records and support payroll, attendance, and HRIS processes

Lead or support employee engagement activities, communications, and retention initiatives

Manage site Workers Compensation injuries and restrictions. Work with Safety office on injury reporting, investigation and return to work plan

Provide HR support to the Columbus, IN satellite site, including regular onsite visits and remote support

Coordinate staffing needs, including temporary labor, in partnership with local leaders and staffing vendors

Ensure consistent HR policy application and compliance with employment law

Support local onboarding, training, and employee relations

Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and supervisors at the satellite site

Manage site Workers Compensation injuries and restrictions. Work with Safety office on injury reporting, investigation and return to work plan

Qualification

HR generalist experienceEmployment law knowledgeHRIS proficiencyTemporary staffing managementBilingual (English/Spanish)Microsoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsRelationship-building skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

5+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Experience managing temporary staffing relationships and variable labor models is required

Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices

Experience supporting multiple worksites or offsite teams

Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills

Ability to work onsite full-time and travel regularly to Columbus, IN (up to 10%)

Preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Company

Bradford

For almost 150 years, Bradford has been a trusted partner to help companies build great brands by formulating and manufacturing innovative personal care products.

Founded in 1876

West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA

201-500 employees