Job Description

You may be our new
Sr. People & Culture Generalist
Location: Northlake, IL Work Model: Hybrid Compensation: 80-90K plus 10% Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in company-sponsored benefits, incentive programs, and other forms of compensation.
Summary
Are you passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences, driving engagement, and serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees alike? We're looking for a People & Culture Business Partner who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to make an impact through strategic initiatives and hands-on partnership.
As a key strategic partner, you will support both management and employees across a wide range of People & Culture (P&C) functions-including employee relations, performance management, recognition, engagement, compliance, and continuous process improvement. This is a high-visibility role where you'll directly influence workplace culture and help shape the employee experience.
Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters-providing guidance that aligns with company values and employment law.
• Coach and advise managers on performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters.
• Lead or support investigations of employee complaints or workplace concerns, documenting findings and recommending fair resolutions.
• Partner with leaders to drive workforce planning, engagement, recognition, and retention strategies.
• Support and improve the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and career development initiatives.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to provide insights and recommendations that inform business decisions.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of HR programs, policies, and process improvements that foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate on strategic projects that support organizational growth, change management, and talent development.

You bring these skills, experience & education

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) strongly preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with expertise across multiple HR disciplines.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, and HRIS systems. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

We offer

• Generous Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 401 (K) Plan
• Health & Life Insurance
• Much More

SIG competencies
We are looking for people who are willing to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances, employees who create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. If you actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged, if you develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals, SIG is the place for you. To deliver better for our customers, our future colleagues build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. Finally, we are looking for colleagues who build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Are you someone who applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals? Are you someone who can create new and better ways for the organization to be successful? If the answer is 'yes', come and join us.
Our promise
SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. We offer competitive compensation and an opportunity to partially work from home. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.
About SIG
SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it's the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better. Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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