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Illinois Tool Works

Posted 7 Aug

Human Resources Generalist

Illinois Tool Works · Tualatin, Oregon, United States

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrs$75k–$85kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

This role serves as an HR business partner for a production plant, managing full-cycle recruiting, payroll, and employee relations. The position also coordinates safety programs, ensures legal compliance, and supports leadership with training and engagement initiatives.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Full cycle recruitingSafety program managementEmployee relationsPayroll administrationTimekeepingComplianceEmployee engagementTraining

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Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in human resources or a business-related field. The role requires 1 to 4 years of professional HR experience and the ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment.

About Illinois Tool Works

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Questions about this role

Is this Illinois Tool Works role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $75,000–$85,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Position Summary: This position will serve as an internal customer support business partner for the production plant. This will include full cycle recruiting, administration and lead the safety program, employee engagement, leave and attendance tracking, company activity planning, payroll, and employee records. Ensuring accuracy and legal compliance both federally and state. Provides internal support and partnerships to business lines. Responsible for providing day-to-day professional HR support and policy administration relating to all phases of the employee life cycle (e.g. hiring, training, employee relations). This position will report to the Human Resources Manager.

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Job Description

Position Summary:

This position will serve as an internal customer support business partner for the production plant. This will include full cycle recruiting, administration and lead the safety program, employee engagement, leave and attendance tracking, company activity planning, payroll, and employee records. Ensuring accuracy and legal compliance both federally and state. Provides internal support and partnerships to business lines. Responsible for providing day-to-day professional HR support and policy administration relating to all phases of the employee life cycle (e.g. hiring, training, employee relations). This position will report to the Human Resources Manager.

Scope and Function

  • Serve as a strategic HR advisor to the plant
  • Leads recruitment activities for Hourly roles within the plant

Ensure all documentation complies with legal requirements

Maintain all communications to employees, as needed, including the understanding of the handbook

  • Coordinator of the Safety program and aid in driving a zero-incident culture
  • Assist in HR projects with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Manage timekeeping and payroll system
  • Coordinate new employee orientation activities

Handles mild to medium complex employee relations issues

Provide training and support to leaders on topics such as employee relations, compliance matters and engagement

Act as the Wellness Champion for corporate wellness initiatives

Manage the annual United Way campaign

  • Present employee benefits and support all employee concerns regarding benefits
  • Work with third party administrators on all FMLA, STD, ADA, situations
  • Ability to work outside of standard business hours as business demands

Administering workday transactions

Manage attendance record keeping in accordance with company and state laws

Skills/Ability

  • Organizational skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Timely follow-up
  • Time Management

Self-motivated and highly professional demeanor

  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate integrity, trust, and strategic thinking
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening and timely response to requests

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

  • 100% On-site role
  • In office and manufacturing environment
  • Ability Lifting up to 30 lbs.

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business-related field
  • 1 - 4 years of experience working in human resources

Compensation Information

Exempt Salaries Role: $75,000 - $85,000 Annually

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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This listing comes from Illinois Tool Works's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 5 Oct 2026.