Human Resources Generalist
Composites One
Date: 1 day ago
City: Schaumburg, IL
Salary:
$91,000
-
$97,000
per year
Contract type: Full time

Job Details
Description
Begin your Composites One career today!
Position Overview
We’re looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our growing HR team! This role supports the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR operations. You'll serve as a trusted partner on sensitive matters, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day operations with strategic impact.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Compliance
Discover a Fulfilling Career
At Composites One, our Team Members are the cornerstone of our success. Each role is essential in helping us provide exceptional service to our Customers. We cultivate a culture of empowerment and opportunity, fostering both personal and professional growth.
We believe in driving success and appreciating achievement. Our Team Members are eligible for annual bonuses and profit sharing because when the company thrives, we all benefit. Join us and be part of a Team where your hard work and dedication are valued, and together, we achieve great things.
Respect, Teamwork, and Communication are Woven into our Core Values:
Our guiding principle of Respect, Teamwork, and Communication embodies the spirit of our Core Values. We uphold these principles every day as we strive to make a positive impact for our Customers, our Team, and the world around us.
Benefits
Explore our comprehensive health, retirement, wellness, and professional growth programs in detail here.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Composites One, all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classification as defined by applicable law and regulation.
ADA Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected].
Description
Begin your Composites One career today!
Position Overview
We’re looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our growing HR team! This role supports the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on employee relations, performance management, compliance, and HR operations. You'll serve as a trusted partner on sensitive matters, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day operations with strategic impact.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Act as the first point of contact for employee relations concerns; document and escalate as needed
- Maintain accurate records of coaching, corrective actions, and investigations
- Support HRBPs with performance and discipline documentation
- Identify trends and share insights for proactive HR planning
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies
- Track and follow up on performance cases
- Draft corrective actions, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and coaching documents
- Promote consistent application of policies across teams
- Support rollout of HR initiatives and engagement programs
- Coordinate interview scheduling, offers, and new hire onboarding with Talent Acquisition and HRBPs
- Answer policy questions related to hiring and onboarding
- Draft and revise job descriptions as needed
- Monitor onboarding experience and flag issues for resolution
- Support HR processes like open enrollment and leave administration
- Partner with HR Coordinator on employment status changes and data accuracy
- Monitor process timelines and follow up on outstanding items
- 5+ years of HR Generalist or related experience, with emphasis on employee relations and performance management
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance in multi-site environments
- Proficient in Microsoft 365; HRIS experience required (UKG Pro preferred)
- Experience with exempt and non-exempt employee populations
- Familiarity with benefits, leave management, and payroll impacts
- Discreet, empathetic, and professional in handling sensitive matters
- Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through
- Comfortable working independently and influencing without authority
- Experience managing employee relations cases from intake through resolution
- Ability to clearly explain HR policies and procedures
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable handling difficult conversations and supporting leaders through them
- Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.
Discover a Fulfilling Career
At Composites One, our Team Members are the cornerstone of our success. Each role is essential in helping us provide exceptional service to our Customers. We cultivate a culture of empowerment and opportunity, fostering both personal and professional growth.
We believe in driving success and appreciating achievement. Our Team Members are eligible for annual bonuses and profit sharing because when the company thrives, we all benefit. Join us and be part of a Team where your hard work and dedication are valued, and together, we achieve great things.
Respect, Teamwork, and Communication are Woven into our Core Values:
Our guiding principle of Respect, Teamwork, and Communication embodies the spirit of our Core Values. We uphold these principles every day as we strive to make a positive impact for our Customers, our Team, and the world around us.
Benefits
Explore our comprehensive health, retirement, wellness, and professional growth programs in detail here.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Composites One, all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classification as defined by applicable law and regulation.
ADA Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected].
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