Factory Human Resources Generalist

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Under the direction of the Sr HR Manager, the Factory HR Generalist supports the Schaumburg, Illinois facility by delivering a broad range of Human Resources services to employees and leaders. This role partners closely with site leadership to support day‑to‑day people operations and ensure consistent application of HR programs, policies, and practices.

The HR Generalist provides support across key HR areas, including recruitment and workforce planning, employee development and training, employee and labor relations, policy and employment law interpretation, compensation and job classification, benefits administration, employee recognition programs, and regulatory compliance. The role also contributes to HR reporting and data‑driven insights that support business and workforce decisions at the site level. This position will be on-site.

Key Outputs / Deliverables:

Execute HR Strategy (30%):

Aid in execution of the Nestlé People Strategy processes that attract, develop, recognize, and retain employees to support the organization's short- and long-term strategic business needs.
Support Nestlé initiatives such as the Nestlé Management and Leadership Principles while executing workforce planning processes for the organization such as talent development, organizational planning, and organizational change management.
Ensure the culture & working environment is open, empowering, fair, and equitable.
Manage special projects in workforce management, strategic planning, quarterly/monthly people data reports and other ad-hoc works in progress.

Recruitment (25%):

Responsible for salaried and hourly staffing through onboarding and retention of the right talent with alignment to the sites’ staffing strategy
Collaborate with talent management teams in recruitment, new hire processing, posts announcements, job descriptions, diversity recruitment strategies, interviewing candidates and other related tasks.

Performance & Talent Management (10%):

Utilize the performance, talent, and organizational planning management systems to help drive the achievement of company goals through objective and development plan setting, performance calibration, and talent development
Provide support to People Managers through the tools available in assisting individual and team performance improvement
Mentor site Leadership on all people management and development issues

Employee / Labor Relations (25%):

Serve as liaison between employees and site leadership, as needed
Build and maintain relations with employees at the manufacturing site, to promote and foster an environment of open communication and transparent, candid feedback.
Conduct investigations, provide coaching, and document findings, when required
Serve as liaison between employees and site leadership, as needed

Compliance (10%):

Supporting a holistic safety focus by driving people related safety goals and business initiatives
Perform planned/impromptu investigations and audits to ensure and/or maintain EEO/AA/OFCC or Federal/State employment law compliance in practice as it related to hiring, training, transfers, or promotions of people assets.

Qualifications / Certifications:

A Bachelor’s (BA or BS) in Human Resource Management or related field (e.g., Business, Organizational Communication, Industrial Psychology strongly preferred or experience in lieu of education

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional-level Human Resources role in a Manufacturing Plant, Distribution Center, Sales, or Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) environment is preferred

Thorough understanding of Federal/State employment laws (e.g., EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, Unemployment Insurance Administration, and Worker’s Compensation).
Travel (10% or more).

Critical Experiences:

Experience in Classification & Compensation, Benefits Administration, and Recruitment.
Project Management experience (I.e., such as conducting a wage survey or helping revising handbook policies)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite as well as HRIS systems. PeopleSoft or System Applications and Products (SAP) preferred.
Ability to work independently, reliably and allocate time efficiently

The approximate pay range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 391279

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Under the direction of the Sr HR Manager, the Factory HR Generalist supports the Schaumburg, Illinois facility by delivering a broad range of Human Resources services to employees and leaders. This role partners closely with site leadership to support day‑to‑day people operations and ensure consistent application of HR programs, policies, and practices.

The HR Generalist provides support across key HR areas, including recruitment and workforce planning, employee development and training, employee and labor relations, policy and employment law interpretation, compensation and job classification, benefits administration, employee recognition programs, and regulatory compliance. The role also contributes to HR reporting and data‑driven insights that support business and workforce decisions at the site level. This position will be on-site.

Key Outputs / Deliverables:

Execute HR Strategy (30%):

Aid in execution of the Nestlé People Strategy processes that attract, develop, recognize, and retain employees to support the organization's short- and long-term strategic business needs.
Support Nestlé initiatives such as the Nestlé Management and Leadership Principles while executing workforce planning processes for the organization such as talent development, organizational planning, and organizational change management.
Ensure the culture & working environment is open, empowering, fair, and equitable.
Manage special projects in workforce management, strategic planning, quarterly/monthly people data reports and other ad-hoc works in progress.

Recruitment (25%):

Responsible for salaried and hourly staffing through onboarding and retention of the right talent with alignment to the sites’ staffing strategy
Collaborate with talent management teams in recruitment, new hire processing, posts announcements, job descriptions, diversity recruitment strategies, interviewing candidates and other related tasks.

Performance & Talent Management (10%):

Utilize the performance, talent, and organizational planning management systems to help drive the achievement of company goals through objective and development plan setting, performance calibration, and talent development
Provide support to People Managers through the tools available in assisting individual and team performance improvement
Mentor site Leadership on all people management and development issues

Employee / Labor Relations (25%):

Serve as liaison between employees and site leadership, as needed
Build and maintain relations with employees at the manufacturing site, to promote and foster an environment of open communication and transparent, candid feedback.
Conduct investigations, provide coaching, and document findings, when required
Serve as liaison between employees and site leadership, as needed

Compliance (10%):

Supporting a holistic safety focus by driving people related safety goals and business initiatives
Perform planned/impromptu investigations and audits to ensure and/or maintain EEO/AA/OFCC or Federal/State employment law compliance in practice as it related to hiring, training, transfers, or promotions of people assets.

Qualifications / Certifications:

A Bachelor’s (BA or BS) in Human Resource Management or related field (e.g., Business, Organizational Communication, Industrial Psychology strongly preferred or experience in lieu of education

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional-level Human Resources role in a Manufacturing Plant, Distribution Center, Sales, or Direct Sales Distribution (DSD) environment is preferred

Thorough understanding of Federal/State employment laws (e.g., EEO, AA, FMLA, ADA, Unemployment Insurance Administration, and Worker’s Compensation).
Travel (10% or more).

Critical Experiences:

Experience in Classification & Compensation, Benefits Administration, and Recruitment.
Project Management experience (I.e., such as conducting a wage survey or helping revising handbook policies)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite as well as HRIS systems. PeopleSoft or System Applications and Products (SAP) preferred.
Ability to work independently, reliably and allocate time efficiently

The approximate pay range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 391279

Schaumburg, IL, US, 60173