Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and drive your career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. If you are looking to build a strong career, we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team located at our corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Responsibilities

The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations for corporate and field-based teams, providing hands-on execution across core HR programs. This role partners closely with the Corporate HR Director to deliver a consistent, compliant, and positive employee experience for both on-site and remote employees, including Sales and Customer Service teams. The HR Generalist supports employees across multiple corporate functions, including IT, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Global Commercialization, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams.

You will have the opportunity to make great things happen!

• Coordinate onboarding and separation processes to ensure a smooth, professional employee experience
• Manage new hire orientation, documentation, systems access, equipment coordination, and exit processes
• Administer employee leave programs, including maternity/paternity leave, short term disability, FMLA, and other leaves of absence
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers throughout the leave lifecycle
• Apply and administer company policies and procedures consistently
• Respond to employee and manager policy questions and escalate complex issues as needed
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain HR documentation and support audit readiness, including Ethics Line reporting support
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine employee relations matters
• Assist with investigations, documentation, and issue resolution in alignment with company policies
• Support the execution and continuous improvement of HR processes and workflows
• Ensure accurate, timely HR administration across both corporate and remote populations
• Provide HR support to remote and field based Sales and Customer Service employees
• Assist with employee engagement and wellness initiatives, including biometric screenings, wellness events, and related communications
• Support organizational changes, restructures, and employee communications
• Provide on-site support for executive and senior level candidate interviews, including greeting candidates, escorting them between meetings, and coordinating logistics with the recruiting team

You will love it here if…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Qualifications

We need you to have:

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field required
• 3–5 years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Operations experience
• Experience supporting professional, corporate, and/or remote employee populations
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Comfortable supporting both on-site and virtual teams
• Collaborative, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Icing on the cake:

• MBA or other advanced degree
• PHR or SPHR certification
• Experience administering employee leave programs strongly preferred
• Exposure to CPG and/or manufacturing environments a plus
• Experience with ADP preferred

If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you!

• Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
• Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on?
• Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
• Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first?
• Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
• Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo?

Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company! Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them!

Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.

No recruiter calls or emails please.

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $66,000.00 - USD $90,750.00 /A