Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

HR Generalist/Recruiter

Location (city, state):

DeKalb, IL (In-Office/Hybrid – One day from home after the first month, may return to fully onsite during peak periods)

Industry:

Manufacturing

Pay:

$31-33 per hour

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring for our client, a respected and growing manufacturing organization. This is a great opportunity to build HR experience with potential for long-term growth. Previous contractors in similar roles have successfully converted to permanent positions.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist/Recruiter to support high-volume hiring, employee relations, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced environment. This is an urgent, high-visibility role perfect for someone who thrives under pressure and is excited to grow in their HR career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate high-volume recruiting efforts for warehouse and light industrial roles.
• Partner with staffing agencies and internal teams to schedule interviews and manage start dates.
• Serve as the on-site HR contact for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues.
• Support employee relations, guiding supervisors through conversations, training, and HR processes.
• Maintain and report on HR data using Workday ATS and Excel.
• Assist with a confidential facility project, supporting communications, terminations, and HR administration.
• Contribute to general HR reporting and system management.

Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of recruiting experience (staffing agency experience preferred).
• Knowledge of light industrial/manufacturing environments required.
• High school diploma required.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and basic Excel.
• Long-term interest in developing an HR career.
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships.

Perks:

• Excellent opportunity for recruiters looking to transition into HR generalist work.
• Potential for internal hire (company has a strong history of hiring contractors).
• High-impact, visible role with broad HR exposure.
• Collaborative, supportive HR team with hands-on training and mentorship.

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