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Human Resources Generalist

Menasha Corporation · Normal, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you handled a sensitive employee relations issue.

What they are checking: Whether they keep confidentiality and treat people fairly in hard situations.

Tell me about an HR process you improved.

What they are checking: Whether they support continuous improvement, which the posting lists.

What would you do

How would you fill hourly openings quickly at a plant in Normal?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical recruiting ideas for hourly manufacturing jobs.

A supervisor complains about an employee's attendance. What steps do you take?

What they are checking: Whether they apply policy fairly and check for issues like leave or accommodation needs.

How do you work with the safety team on programs that affect employees?

What they are checking: Whether they partner with other departments on safety and wellness.

About the work

Tell me about your experience processing payroll. What errors have you caught?

What they are checking: Whether they handle payroll accurately and know where mistakes usually happen.

Walk me through how you would onboard a new hourly employee on their first day.

What they are checking: Whether they plan onboarding that covers paperwork, safety and orientation well.

An employee asks about a leave of absence for a family medical issue. How do you help them?

What they are checking: Whether they know FMLA basics and handle it with care and privacy.

How do you help employees understand their benefits during open enrollment?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain benefits clearly to people with different needs.

How do you keep personnel records organized and compliant?

What they are checking: Whether they understand recordkeeping rules and attention to detail.

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The full job description

As published by Menasha Corporation.

Menasha Corporation Employees, please log-in to your Workday account to apply for positions. ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE) Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here. Join us and become part of the power behind possible. About The Opportunity Administer daily functions of the HR department, including HR policies and procedures, payroll, hourly recruitment and staffing, employee relations, leaves of absence, and benefit enrollment. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Conduct human resource generalist activities in the areas of recruiting, selection, onboarding, orientation, training, employee relations, and payroll. 2. Assist with communication and enrollment of benefits, safety, and wellness programs, working in conjunction with the corresponding functional departments. 3. Support continuous improvement activities to identify and resolve opportunities and gaps within the HR function. 4. Utilize SAP, Workday, TCP, and other related HRIS to administer payroll, wages, status change, leave entitlement, attendance, and other related personnel transactions. 5. Assist in FMLA, Disability, and other leaves of absence programs. 6. Ensure knowledge of and compliance with all relevant labor laws. 7. Promote open door communication with all employees; be visible to ensure employees feel at ease to approach for questions and be available to counsel as required. 8. Maintain appropriate professional affiliations and participate in professional development activities that foster continuous learning and ensure business compliance with applicable state and federal employment, wage, FMLA, OSHA and other regulations and/or procedures. 9. Other duties as assigned. Performance Measures and Outcomes 1. Safety metrics 2. Compliance 3. Employee Retention Education/Certification Level Required - Bachelor’s Degree – HR or related field Level Desired - PHR/SHRM-CP Certification Work Experience Required - 2 years of relevant HR work experience Desired - 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing 2 years experience in a union setting, if applicable Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Ability to handle the stress of working with others 2. Ability to be available outside of normal work hours 3. Ability to assess employee performance and coach and develop others 4. Ability to lead by example 5. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles and levels within the organization 6. Ability to use situational leadership given an employee’s development needs to accomplish business objectives 7. Ability to assess employee performance and coach and develop them appropriately 8. Knowledge of federal, state/provincial and local laws and guidelines 9. Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of the employees, environment and site Travel Requirements 5-10% travel Two companies, one vision. Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online. Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries. Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow. The possibilities are endless. The power is yours! Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

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