We are looking for experienced HR professionals to join our team as Human Resources Generalists! In this role, you will coach employees and supervisors on various personnel topics, handle employee relations issues with utmost professionalism, develop and roll-out career ladders in partnership with subject matter experts, manage initiatives/projects to improve processes and procedures, recruit and hire the best employee-owners, teach and train employees and supervisors on standard HR processes and complex behavioral topics, and provide exceptional customer service to those you support.

The ideal candidate will have some exposure to Human Resources or related department within a corporate environment, with experience in performance management, coaching, disciplinary processes, hiring/recruiting, compensation, benefits, and strategic HR.

If you have broad HR experience and are passionate about providing top-notch business partner support to employees and supervisors, then this position may be the career for you!

As a Human Resources Generalist , a typical day might include the following:

• Facilitate meetings to resolve issues. Provide objective feedback, make recommendations on issues as appropriate for both individual employee and managers.

• Counsel employees and management by interpreting company culture, values and policy, and employment law promptly and accurately.

• Maintain legal documentation.

• Work with management to help draft and supply updated and useful information such as reports, relevant policies, and/or disciplinary documents.

• Actively source and recruit, interview, and hire employees.

• Support Human Resources training efforts.

  This job might be for you if:

• You possess a B.A. or B.S. degree in Human Resources or related field

• You have a minimum of four years experience within Human Resources or a related field

• Solid knowledge of employment law and legal hiring practices and procedures

• Excellent listening, interviewing and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical ability and problem resolution skills

• Skills in investigating and successfully resolving Employee Relations situations

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion in handling sensitive information and data

• Travel requirement up to 25%

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

It would be nice if you have:

• PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM certification

• HR Generalist Experience

  Location

  Lake Zurich, IL - Located in Lake Zurich, Illinois, SEL’s Fault Indicator and Sensor Division, provides a positive, professional environment where you can make a difference in how the industry views SEL products and solutions. The company’s proximity to Chicago will allow you to enjoy all that the city has to offer, but its quieter, suburban location is ideal for those looking for a more relaxed place to live and work.

  Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

  People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

  Pay Range Data

  New hires generally start between $70,200-$109,800. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.

  Communication with Applicants

  We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com .

  SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.