HR Generalist

Make an Impact. Join a Team That Makes a Difference. Are you an HR professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making a difference in the workplace? Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is looking for a motivated, organized, and people-focused HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. This is an opportunity to take an active role in supporting employees, partnering with leaders, and helping shape the employee experience. If you enjoy variety in your work, building relationships, and finding ways to improve HR processes, we would love to hear from you! Who We Are Founded in 1982, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit organization providing hospice care, serious illness care, and grief support to adults and children across 11 counties in northwest Illinois. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered to make a difference. What You'll Do Your responsibilities will include:

• Employee Experience & Engagement: Help create a positive workplace culture by coordinating employee recognition, engagement activities, and initiatives that strengthen employee connections.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, from attracting candidates and coordinating interviews to welcoming new employees.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a resource for employees and leaders, assist with workplace concerns, and support fair and consistent HR practices.
• Benefits & Leave Administration: Help employees navigate benefits, FMLA, leaves of absence, and other HR programs.
• Performance Management: Support performance reviews, employee development, and performance management initiatives.
• HR Compliance & Policies: Maintain accurate employee records, support policy administration, and help ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Community Partnerships: Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community organizations, and represent Lightways at career fairs and recruitment events.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.

• Hybrid work schedule available after successful completion of training
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees