Sr. HR Generalist

About Polynt Composites USA

Polynt Composites USA is a global leader in the manufacturing of composites, coatings, and chemical intermediates, serving key industries such as industrial, transportation, construction, marine, medical, and consumer goods.

The Sr. HR Generalist is part of the Americas region, which includes 18 sites in North and South America. This role supports ~6-8 sites and functional groups. Drive, integrity, motivation, functional expertise, forward thinking and a hunger for the Company’s success are some of the qualities that will make a person successful in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support ~6-8 company manufacturing sites and functional groups (~250 employees) in the following key areas:

• Lead the full talent acquisition cycle
• Own the onboarding and offboarding process
• Partner with regional manager(s) and site managers, championing change management
• Primary point of contact for employees and managers
• Proactively support the delivery of HR processes
• Lead employee recognition and engagement efforts
• Facilitate relevant trainings (i.e. recruitment, interview, process, etc.)
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Actively identify opportunities and come up with proactive solutions
• Work with managers on succession plans for key talent and positions
• Lead employee investigations and participate in the corrective action process
• Manage leave of absences and worker’s compensation cases
• Stay up to date and ensure compliance with local laws and updates

• Respond to and manage claims: unemployment, legal, government agency, etc.
• Gather, analyze and interpret data to identify trends and make recommendations, such as employee retention and exit interview data
• Ability to stay organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Lead meetings with upper management and the executive team as it relates to sites or functional groups
• Ability to prioritize and effectively anticipate and respond to issues
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Exercises good judgement and decision-making ability
• May have direct report(s)
• Other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned
• Travel regularly to sites; up to 30% travel

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field
• HR certification preferred (SHRM or HRCI)
• Minimum of 7 years of related human resources experience; multi-site, manufacturing preferred
• HRIS experience (ADP Workforce now, SuccessFactors, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, oral and written
• Expertise with Microsoft Office, Teams

Work Environment Considerations

This job is not appropriate for individuals with chemical sensitivity. Employees who display sensitivity to the chemicals present at the site despite using standard required safety measures may be subject to reassignment or termination of employment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Polynt fosters a culture of innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Employees have opportunities for career progression and development. If you are a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

At Polynt, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a stable, growth-driven work environment with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match and Profit Sharing
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (PPO, HSA, FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Polynt Composites USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

*Hybrid schedule until December 2025. After that, candidates must be able to work onsite in Carpentersville 4-5 days/week*