Human Resources Generalist

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Job Summary

This Human Resources Generalist position assists the HR and Operations teams in administering policies, programs, and practices. It provides a wide range of services and support to the organization, including recruitment, employee records, employee relations, and employee communications.

Principle Responsibilities

• Maintains employment records confidentially, timely, and accurately, including new hire paperwork, benefit forms, and change notices.
• Updates the HRIS for HR, Benefits, and Payroll processing and compiles reports from the database as needed
• Conducts new hire orientation, annual benefits enrollment, and other training sessions as needed
• Coordinates employee relations issues to ensure the prompt and appropriate resolution
• Maintains weekly, monthly, and annual metrics
• Assists with writing communications, ensuring thorough familiarity and that they are interpreted relatively and applied consistently
• Assists with worker compensation claims management by staying in contact with claims handlers, employees, and site management
• Devise programs for operational improvement (i.e., recognition, morale, safety)
• Conducts exit interviews and completes paperwork for departing employees
• Assists with the facilitation of the annual performance management process

Competencies

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be a team-oriented professional who can handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle shifting deadlines and priorities.
• High level of commitment, sound judgment, excellent follow-through, and initiative
• Uphold all company policies required to provide top-quality service to external customers
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to be proactive, and to work independently of day-to-day supervision

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, or equivalent experience, instead of a degree will be considered
• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred
• Minimum three years of human resources experience, including recruitment and responsibilities in a manufacturing setting, preferred
• Solid understanding of labor laws and regulations
• Experience working with highly confidential information while maintaining discretion
• Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.