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Illinois Tool Works

Global diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment

Human Resources Specialist

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHebron, IL, USA$70k - $90k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, Analytics, or a related field is required.
  • Three to five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including recruitment, onboarding, talent development, HR analytics, and reporting.
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, compensation, benefits, and employee relations practices.
  • Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI or equivalent, and HR reporting tools.
  • Experience working with HRIS, payroll systems, applicant tracking systems, and workforce analytics platforms.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze workforce trends and organizational metrics to identify talent gaps, skill gaps, succession-planning opportunities, retention risks, and workforce needs; provide data-driven recommendations supporting organizational growth, workforce forecasting, and strategic business objectives.
  • Support talent management initiatives, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career development, and competency framework administration; assist with goal setting, performance evaluations, calibration activities, reporting, and maintaining career paths and development tools.
  • Lead administration and continuous improvement of employee recognition programs by evaluating participation and effectiveness, maintaining existing initiatives, and recommending programs to enhance employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.
  • Conduct compensation analyses, including salary benchmarking, job classification reviews, pay equity assessments, and market comparisons, and present findings and recommendations to HR leadership.
  • Support recruitment and onboarding, including full-cycle recruiting activities, onboarding program administration, employer branding initiatives, talent pipeline development, and analysis of recruiting and onboarding effectiveness metrics.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external recruiting partners, educational institutions, and community organizations to support workforce needs and build diverse talent pipelines.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including data privacy, record retention, employee records management, and compensation practices.
  • Conduct periodic audits of HR processes and records, including employee data, compensation, job classifications, and compliance requirements, and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
  • Evaluate, develop, and recommend improvements to HR policies, programs, and processes in partnership with HR leadership and site HR teams, supporting implementation and communication.
  • Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain HR data from HRIS, payroll systems, surveys, exit interviews, performance evaluations, applicant tracking systems, and other workforce management tools.
  • Develop and maintain HR dashboards, reports, and key performance indicators related to headcount, turnover, retention, compensation, recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning.
  • Travel occasionally for events, training, or company meetings as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or comparable certification is preferred.

About the Company

Illinois Tool Works

Global diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment

ITW is a global manufacturer with a diversified portfolio of industrial products across seven segments, including automotive components, food equipment, welding systems, and construction tools. Its products are engineered and produced for OEMs and industrial customers, combining specialized components to meet the needs of large buyers. The company stands out through its multi-segment reach, large global footprint, and a business model that prioritizes the top 20% of customers to drive profitability and operational excellence. ITW aims for steady profitability and efficient operations by delivering reliable, value-added solutions across multiple industries.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Glenview, IL
Founded
1912

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