Human Resources Generalist

- Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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Tualatin - 97062 Until 8/22/2026 1+ years exp First posted June 9, 2026 Last posted June 9, 2026
Job description

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.

About this role

Summary

Provide HR support including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, safety, and payroll

Job title

Human Resources Generalist

Experience level

1-4 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site only in Tualatin, Oregon

Salary

$75k–$85k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

organizational skillscommunicationattention to detailtimely follow-upstrategic mindset

Preferred skills

trainingsafety programsbenefits administration

Specializations

employee relationsrecruitmentcompliancebenefitstraining
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site