HR Generalist

$64,000 - $73,000 Yr.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Hybrid: 3 days in-office per week
Location: Rogers Park

The HR Generalist is a key member of the Human Resources team, supporting cross-functional HR initiatives and enhancing internal processes through collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, HRIS, and Learning & Development.

Reporting to the Director of HR Compliance, this role serves as both a generalist and project coordinator, implementing and streamlining HR programs, policies, and systems to improve the employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

This position provides day-to-day HR support with a strong focus on managing the HR inbox to assist employees with time-sensitive inquiries, while also delivering operational and administrative support in onboarding, compliance, HRIS, recognition programs, and general HR operations.

Responsibilities


* Manage the HR email inbox and respond to employee inquiries promptly, thoroughly, and professionally.


* Facilitate onboarding and orientation processes, ensuring timely completion of pre-employment activities (e.g., background checks, I-9s, FCRA, credentialing) and a welcoming Day One experience.


* Serves as a liaison between employees and payroll team, providing support for payroll inquiries, timecard discrepancies, and related issues.


* Manage and update labor law postings and required employer notifications to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.


* Maintain HR databases, tracking tools, and systems to capture new hires, changes, separations, and ensure data accuracy.


* Draft and distribute internal communications regarding employee changes, departmental procedures, and HR initiatives.


* Serve as back-up for other HR processes as needed and cross-train on team functions to ensure service continuity.


* Document workflows, standard operating procedures, and project plans to facilitate knowledge sharing and operational continuity.


* Support the Director of HR Compliance with policy updates, audits, and initiatives driven by regulatory or organizational changes.


* Coordinate logistics and materials for New Staff Orientation and related activities.


* Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed.

 

Qualifications


* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field preferred.


* Minimum of 2 years of HR experience, including administrative and employee support responsibilities; experience in onboarding, compliance, or HRIS is a plus.


* Experience working with UKG or other HRIS platforms strongly preferred.


* PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.


* Strong understanding of HR processes and compliance requirements; experience in healthcare, clinical, or non-profit environments a plus.


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power...