HR Generalist (Temp)

Paco Communications - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At PACO COLLECTIVE, we build brands that breathe inclusivity and diversity, connecting with the audiences we serve. Our mission is to create work that is relevant to various cultures and strengthens our communities while reinventing the consumer experience to create meaningful change. We challenge the status quo in our thinking and actions, fostering a collective of creators, thinkers, and strategists from diverse backgrounds. We value our people above all, embracing free thinking and the opportunity to learn from mistakes. We are currently seeking an HR Generalist for a three-month temporary assignment to support our employees and foster a positive work environment aligned with PACO's values and goals. The HR Generalist will play a key role in various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, HRIS operations, and ad-hoc reporting. This position involves coordinating the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and selection. The HR Generalist will also attend campus recruiting events and oversee the summer internship program, ensuring effective onboarding processes for new hires by collaborating with their supervisors and relevant internal teams. In addition to recruitment, the HR Generalist will serve as a point of contact for junior employee inquiries and concerns, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. They will work closely with the Director of People and Culture to address employee relations issues and assist in conducting needs assessments to identify skills and knowledge gaps among employees. The role also includes coordinating training logistics and supporting the performance management process, identifying training and development opportunities to enhance employee skills and performance. The HR Generalist will act as a liaison between employees and benefits providers, resolving issues and answering questions related to benefits administration. They will coordinate the annual open enrollment process and maintain accurate employee records and HR databases, generating ad-hoc reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. This position is essential in developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and accessible to employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and selection.
• Attend campus recruiting events and oversee the summer internship program.
• Execute effective onboarding processes for new hires, collaborating with supervisors and relevant internal teams.
• Implement opportunities to continuously refine and improve the hiring and onboarding experience.
• Serve as a point of contact for junior employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and support.
• Work with the Director of People and Culture to address employee relations issues in a timely manner.
• Plan agency-wide events and celebrations in collaboration with the Fun & Culture committee.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify skills/knowledge gaps among employees and identify training opportunities.
• Coordinate training logistics, including identifying trainers, scheduling sessions, and arranging materials.
• Support operational aspects of the performance management process.
• Assist in identifying training and development opportunities to enhance employee skills and performance.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and benefits providers, resolving issues and answering questions.
• Coordinate the annual open enrollment process, including communication to employees and assistance with benefit elections.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases.
• Generate ad-hoc reports and analyze HR data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures, keeping them up-to-date and accessible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in an HR-related position, including recruiting experience.
• Experience in Advertising or Professional Services industries preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Critical thinker with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.