The Human Resources Generalist provides professional-level and administrative support with day-to-day Human Resources functions. Responsible for areas including onboarding, recruitment, selection, employee orientation, HRIS administration, employee data maintenance, benefits administration, payroll and time management, and other Human Resources-related tasks. This position will have development opportunities in employee relations, training and development, and performance management. The HR Generalist is a collaborative member of the HR team. Assists with employee culture building. All processes are managed in accordance with procedure and in accordance with federal and state regulations.
*This is 1 of 2 HR Generalist positions. Primary essential duties and responsibilities are divided and shared.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides professional-level and administrative support for day-to-day activities for the Human Resources (HR) department in areas to include onboarding, recruiting, selection, employee orientation, HRIS administration, employee data maintenance, benefits administration, payroll administration, and general HR-related tasks; function as a backup for various Human Resources Department duties as assigned.
- Leads administration of the paperless hiring process for new hire and rehired employees; communicate and coordinate with hiring supervisors to expedite onboarding while following all required procedural standards and communicating procedural standards/directions to hiring supervisors.
- Facilitates employee orientation using materials, and receiving direction, provided by the HR Manager or Director.
- Completes criminal background screenings for job candidates, volunteers or current employees based on procedure or request; completes employment verifications.
- Completes E-Verify and Form I-9 verification process and completion within required timeframe; maintains files.
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training. This may include safety trainings, anti-harassment training and employee orientation.
- Manages HRIS administration; enters data, completes system audits, troubleshoots, manages data corrections, recommends corrective action to HR Director for system issues or to enhance efficiencies.
- Administers employee benefits programs, including health insurance, IMRF, retirement-saving plans, flexible spending, supplemental insurance, wellness programs, and other employee benefits/perks.
- Manages employment-related inquiries, from employees, and supervisors, referring HRIS and payroll questions up to complex and/or sensitive matters; refers matters to the HR Director as needed.
- Reviews employee timecards and processes bi-weekly payroll; review timecard and payroll data for accuracy and resolve issues and correct discrepancies; ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and employee payments.
- Administers payroll-related tasks including but not limited to administration of off-cycle pay, bonus and stipend processing, deduction review and assignment.
- Prepares off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as needed.
- Coordinates with the Finance department on periodic payroll audits and budget/payroll-related processes.
- Assists with employee changes processing in HRIS software and other HRIS administrative tasks.
- Assists with invoice and billing review and processing for ongoing HR processes.
- Assists with other human resources administrative processes as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Salary Range: $57,571.00-$66,206.00 Annually
Location: West Ridge Center- Highland Park, IL
Status: Full Time
Benefits:
• Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO or PPO)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pension/Benefit Plan (IMRF)
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Eight (8) Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Twelve (12) Paid Sick Days
• Incentivized Wellness Program
• Health & Fitness Membership
• Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
• Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf, Raquet Sports, and Ice Skating.