Human Resources Generalist

$58,300 - $58,300/Yr

Unclassified - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

About the position

Illinois Action for Children (IAFC) is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team in Chicago, IL. This position plays a crucial role in coordinating various Human Resources initiatives related to staffing and benefits, while also assisting the Assistant Director and Vice President of Human Resources with a variety of HR-related activities. The HR Generalist will be responsible for recruitment, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures across all departments. The ideal candidate will work independently with minimal supervision, adhering to organizational standards and promoting core workplace capabilities such as accountability, customer focus, continuous quality improvement, and effective communication. In this role, the HR Generalist will coordinate benefits compliance reporting, ensuring that all required reports, such as EEO-1, VETS, and OSHA, are submitted accurately and on time. The incumbent will research and review HR processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, providing recommendations for necessary changes. Additionally, the Generalist will manage special projects, maintain project plans, and prepare HR scorecard summaries to track departmental performance. The recruitment responsibilities include collaborating with management to identify staffing needs, conducting interviews, and recommending candidates for vacant positions. The HR Generalist will also schedule and conduct new hire orientations and assist in training sessions for both new and current employees. Building strong relationships across the organization is essential for delivering value-added services to management and employees, as well as addressing employee concerns and inquiries regarding policies and procedures. The HR Generalist will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly, and manage multiple tasks effectively. This position requires a strong understanding of employee relations and employment law, as well as the ability to provide internal consulting to management. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and will be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate required benefits compliance reporting accurately and in a timely manner.
• Research and review various Human Resources processes to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
• Coordinate special projects by preparing and maintaining project plans and ensuring project tasks are completed on time.
• Own the HR Scorecard; request data from each HR functional area and prepare quarterly and yearly scorecard summaries.
• Work with management to identify staffing needs, job specifications, and job responsibilities.
• Recruit, interview, test, and recommend candidates to fill vacant positions.
• Schedule and conduct new hire orientations.
• Assist with training sessions for new and current employees on various topics.
• Build relationships across the organization to deliver value-added service to management and employees.
• Respond to employee concerns and questions regarding policies and procedures.
• Provide strong administrative and/or technical support to the HR team as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business with a concentration in Human Resources or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist or in a related field.
• Experience working with an HRIS system, preferably ADP.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of employee relations and employment law.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a non-profit organization.
• Knowledge of current HR trends and best practices.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans with a company contribution of 95% for single coverage.
• 401k with company match.
• Generous PTO - 23 days in the first year, 28 days in the second year, and 35 days thereafter.
• 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance.
• Company-paid Life Insurance.