Human Resources Generalist - Bilingual

As an HR Generalist, you play a vital role in fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring the smooth operation of key human resources functions. From talent acquisition and employee relations to administration and compliance, your expertise helps organizations build engaged, productive teams. Your ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR responsibilities makes you an essential partner in driving business success and supporting employees throughout their career journey. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple HR functions effectively. The HR Generalist will focus on various departments and business units. Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred as a third of our workforce is Hispanic.  

Essential Functions 

Recruit the best people   

Collaborate with department managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs. Coordinate recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, and onboarding. Be able to attract candidates using various sources, like social media networks and employee referrals.  

Maintain positive relationships between the company and our employees 

Support employee relations by addressing concerns, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Champion the employee’s effectiveness development journey 

Support both the manager and the employee in the ongoing process of communicating and clarifying job responsibilities, priorities, performance expectations, feedback processes and development planning that optimize an employee's performance and aligns with organizational strategic goals. 

Ensuring Legal and Policy Compliance 

Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and industry regulations by staying updated on legal requirements, enforcing workplace policies, and addressing violations. Our priority is to be consistent in our practices and help maintain a fair, ethical, and legally compliant workplace. This role is responsible for maintaining and developing HR policies, procedures and the Ball handbook to support the company.   

Communicate, communicate, communicate 

Live one of our company’s values ‘communicate, communicate, communicate’ and be the point person in the human resources department that plans and executes communications on key initiatives and changes in the organization.  

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Management or related disciplines. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred 
• Minimum 3 years of successful experience as an HR Coordinator or Generalist. 
• Good working knowledge of employment law, State and Federal. 
• Experience in screening, interviewing and assessing candidates. 
• Efficient HR administration and people management skills. 
• Excellent record-keeping skills. 
• Fantastic knowledge of HR functions and best practices. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Superb computer literacy with capability in email, MS Office and related HR software. 
• Remarkable organizational and conflict management skills. 
• Instills Trust:  Handles sensitive employee matters with confidentiality and integrity. Builds credibility through fairness and professionalism.
• Customer Focus: Supports employees and management with HR solutions tailored to business needs. Prioritizes a positive employee experience.
• Resourcefulness:  Adapts to changing workforce needs and business environments. Finds creative solutions to HR challenges.
• Drives Engagement: Promotes employee development and retention. Fosters an inclusive and motivating workplace culture.

Salary Range: $65-80K

Physical requirements:  

• Ability to sit/stand 100% of the day 
• Ability to use hands/fingers 100% of the day 
• Ability to work in an office setting 

Our Promise To You: 

Ball Horticultural Company is a leading breeder and distributor of flowers and vegetables around the globe.  Located in the suburb of West Chicago (near Naperville and Geneva), our 60-acre property boasts 10 acres of display gardens.  The gardens are primarily used as a sales and marketing tool but also provide a great relaxation opportunity for staff at the home office.  Perennials, annuals, vegetables, roses, and shrubs are blooming from May through September.  

We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable. 

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes: 

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs
• An onsite subsidized café overlooking renowned display gardens and restored natural areas