At Illume, we don't just make candles-we craft experiences. As a fast-paced, design-forward manufacturer of candles and personal care products, we're all about innovation, quality and a whole lot of passion. If you're energized by variety, ownership, and the opportunity to help shape the employee experience from the ground up, we want to meet you.

We're looking for a hands-on, driven Senior HR Generalist to support and scale our fast-moving, results-focused operation. As part of a lean two-person HR team, this role wears many hats-owning everything from recruiting and onboarding to performance management, benefits, employee relations, and systems optimization. This position primarily supports the Operations teams but works cross functionally across the Company. Reporting directly to the VP of HR, you'll need to be comfortable with ambiguity, ready to problem-solve on the fly, and thrive on both administrative detail and strategic thinking. If you're a self-starter who enjoys a no-two-days-are-the-same environment, we want to talk.

What You'll Do

HR Operations & Administration

• Own day-to-day HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, recordkeeping, and policy implementation.
• Manage company-wide leave programs (FMLA, ADA, parental) and benefits administration in partnership with vendors.
• Keep job descriptions current and aligned with our evolving business.
• Coordinate workers' comp claims and ensure compliance.
  
  

Talent Acquisition, Performance & Compensation

• Manage full-cycle recruitment and help hiring managers bring on great talent-fast.
• Works with Operations teams to evaluate staffing needs and maintains relationship with onsite staffing partner.
• Support performance management and compensation planning with a focus on fairness and clarity.
• Coach managers on leadership, development, and feedback best practices.
  
  

HR Systems & Process Improvement

• Partner with Payroll and the VP of HR to drive HRIS (Paychex) enhancements and automations.
• Identify manual pain points and lead process improvement projects that boost efficiency and reduce errors.
  
  

Employee Relations & Culture

• Be a trusted partner to employees and leaders, helping navigate concerns and build a positive work culture.
• Lead the Fun Committee and organize engagement events that bring us together.
• Help design and deliver relevant, actionable training experiences.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Keep a pulse on what's working, what's broken, and what needs to evolve.
• Stay proactive on compliance, best practices, and what's next in HR.
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (PHR/SHRM-CP a plus)
• 5+ years of broad HR experience with a mix of administrative ownership and strategic contribution in fast-moving, dynamic environments (manufacturing or distribution preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, benefits, comp, and leave management
• HRIS-savvy (Paychex preferred) and a whiz with Excel, Outlook, and other tools
• Resourceful, collaborative, and comfortable managing up, across, and independently
• Love the gray? Great-we're figuring things out and building as we go.
  
  

What We Offer

• The salary range is $75,000-$85,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range commensurate on the candidates' experience and skills. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
• Flexible working hours with hybrid remote work options
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD insurance
• Health Spending Account (for eligible plans) with Employer contribution
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time off and holidays
• Employee discount
  
  

Work Environment:

• Office-based role in a manufacturing-adjacent environment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs may be required
• The employee must be able to work in a highly fragranced environment.
  
  

The work environment and/or physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ILLUME is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We are not accepting candidate profiles from agencies and this role is not open for relocation assistance. Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About Us

ILLUME is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of high-quality branded and private-label home fragrance and personal care products. Located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, we are housed in a state-of-the-art corporate office, distribution, and manufacturing facility. Our products are marketed worldwide and are available in 4,500 specialty and department stores. Known for quality, style, and trend, our proven track record for unmatched design, execution, and delivery has grown ILLUME into a top global turn-key supplier of home fragrance and body care products for owned brands GOOD CHEMISTRY®, ILLUME® and SIGNATURE SOY®. We also supply retailers at the forefront of their categories, including Anthropologie, West Elm, Madewell, J. Crew, and Target. If you share our passion for excellence and innovation, we invite you to join our team!