Senior Human Resources Generalist

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior HR Generalist to support our centralized technical functions, including Engineering, Information Technology, Business Intelligence & Analytics and Logistics. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day HR execution with more strategic partnership.

As a key member of the HR team, you will work closely with leaders and employees across these functions, serving as a trusted advisor on employee relations, talent processes, and organizational effectiveness. This position supports a professional workforce with diverse skill sets and evolving business needs.

You will partner closely with the HR Director and broader HR team to deliver consistent, high-impact HR programs while helping to drive engagement, strengthen leadership capability, and support business performance. This role offers opportunities to contribute to enterprise-wide HR initiatives while continuing to grow your career.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary HR partner, aligning HR initiatives with business priorities and organizational effectiveness for the technical functions

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on employee relations, performance, and workplace practices

• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution

• Support full-cycle talent processes such as recruiting coordination, onboarding, performance management, and development planning

• Partner with leaders to drive employee engagement, retention, and team effectiveness

• Support workforce planning and organizational design to meet evolving business needs

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and HR practices while maintaining accurate documentation

• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence and contribute to HR projects and initiatives

What Success Looks Like

• Strong, trusted relationships with leaders and employees across functions

• Employee relations matters are handled effectively, proactively, and with sound judgment

• Talent processes (onboarding, performance management, development) are executed consistently and add value to the employee experience

• Leaders are supported and coached effectively, resulting in improved team performance and engagement

• HR programs and initiatives are implemented smoothly and aligned with broader organizational goals

• High levels of collaboration with the HR team, contributing to a cohesive and high-performing HR function

• Compliance and HR operations are maintained with accuracy, consistency, and efficiency

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably supporting professional business functions

• Strong experience in employee relations, coaching, and advising leaders at multiple levels

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively

• Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to influence and build relationships across a diverse, multi-functional organization

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred

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If you're a proactive HR professional who enjoys partnering with business leaders, solving complex challenges, and making a meaningful impact across a professional workforce, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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