Human Resources Generalist - job 1 of 2

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

COMPENSATION RANGE: $65k-$85k

Within our Distribution Center, this Human Resources 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, health and safety, employee relations, and employee communications.

Principle Responsibilities

• Conducts recruitment activities, including assisting managers in identifying recruitment needs, sourcing candidates, and determining the final selection

• 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 affect 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
• Ensures all work accidents are investigated, the injury process is followed, and OSHA reporting is maintained
• Devise programs for operational improvement (i.e., recognition, morale, safety)
• Acts as the health and safety coordinator for the site
• 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, to work independently of day-to-day supervision

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources Management or equivalent experience
• Minimum three years of human resources experience, including recruitment and safety responsibilities in a warehouse/distribution or 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.