Corporate Human Resources Generalist - ITW

Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide.

ITW’s differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance.

ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.

Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that employs nearly 45,000 people with operations in 51 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. Our campus includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, a cafe, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the facility, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered/outdoor parking, and much more.  We are just a block away from the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront, and other activities.

More details on our benefits can be found on our website at https://www.itw.com/careers/benefits-compensation/

The HR Generalist reports to the Corporate HR Manager and is responsible for providing HR support to the corporate office employees in the following areas: recruitment and selection, on-boarding, employee engagement, talent analytics and employee data management, and all facets of talent management and development.

This role represents an opportunity for a developing HR professional looking to build their experience as a Generalist.  The ideal candidate will have a healthy sense of curiosity and a desire to learn and grow.

The role will be located in our Glenview, Illinois office and work alongside an experienced HR generalist and functional team. The role supports our local based corporate employees as well as our international corporate employees located in various international locations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the corporate intern program and serve as the HR lead working closely with the corporate hiring managers to coordinate the intern recruitment process from selection to on-boarding for the summer and winter internship program
• Support functional business partners with talent reviews, performance management and employee relation issues
• Responsible for preparation of our annual Affirmative Action Plan; ensure applicant data is tracked through our automated systems.
• Manage and participate with HR team in the planning of the Corporate Employee Engagement programs
• Assist corporate HR team with administration of job descriptions, compensation, performance management processes and other data management such as maintaining and updating various documents throughout the year
• Assist employees by handling various requests for information about policies/procedures, benefit and compensation questions.
• Generates various reports for corporate HR team and business partners
• Assist corporate HR team with special projects and general HR duties, tasks and work as may be assigned

Competencies:

• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-Starter

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources or related field
• PHR/GPHR Certification preferred or interest to be certified with requisite experience
• 1-3 years’ HR generalist experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment
• Ability to be onsite 5 days/week at the Glenview, IL corporate campus with flexible work hours.
• Baseline experience with federal and state regulatory requirements for Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Administration, Employee Relations and HR documentation
• Project management skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams)
• Ability to handle confidential information and escalate issues when appropriate
• Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of groups such as management, peers, and outside contacts
• Self-motivated and highly professional demeanor
• Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to remain objective and see solutions
• Proficiency with human resources information systems (HRIS) and applicant tracking systems (ATS) is a strong plus

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

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.