Human Resources Generalist

What's in it for you...

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off accrued from DAY 1
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days
• Hotel and travel discounts at various destinations
• Professional development and promotion opportunities

The impact you'll make...

This is not a remote position as you are responsible for greeting our associates daily.
You'll enjoy this job because...

• You want to learn and grow in the field of Human Resources
• You're detail-oriented and have a strong focus on accuracy
• You enjoy applying knowledge to business processes
• You're self-motivated to achieve success
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• You love assisting associates on daily and routine tasks and giving them a reason to smile!

What you'll be doing...

• Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions
• Support onboarding processes by verifying accuracy of information and correct entry of records to the HRIS
• Coordinate and monitor background investigation requests, reports, and billing
• Assist with the preparation and administration of the quarterly check-in process with associates.
• Provide onboarding for new associates including facilitating trainings
• Maintain electronic employee records within the HRIS
• Compile and generate routine and requested reports; maintain and track legal compliance in areas of required licensures.
• Lead associate recognition programs and execution of the recognition calendar, the internal CARE committee, and associate communications.
• Assist with the rollout and completion of the associate satisfaction survey
• Perform general clerical duties including, document sorting, filing, collating, scanning, mailing and occasional payroll tasks
• Reports directly to the Director of Human Resources and is involved in multiple activities on any given day from compliance to coaching and counseling or training.
• Complete additional duties as assumed or assigned

Requirements...

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent education and experience preferred
• At least two years related experience
• Demonstrate excellent and positive interpersonal and customer service skills - required!
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace, preferably bilingual (EN/ES)
• Demonstrate strong focus on integrity and confidentiality
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Effectively use Microsoft Office 365 suite at an intermediate skill level
• Effectively use HRIS platforms, preferably UKG Workforce Dimensions, at an intermediate skill level
• Maintain high degree of organization and accuracy
• Able to sit at a desk/computer for hours at a time

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality's strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee's differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.