Senior Human Resources Generalist

location_onChicago, IllinoisacutePermanentSenior HR GeneralistLocation: Chicago – northwest sideJob Type: Full-Time | ExemptSalary: $70,000-75,000 annuallyAbout the OpportunityA well-established mission-driven organization serving diverse communities throughout the Chicago area is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to join its Human Resources team. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is passionate about creating a positive employee experience while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness. Working closely with leadership, this individual will help drive key people initiatives, support workforce engagement efforts, and oversee critical HR programs including benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, compliance, and performance support.What you’ll do:Benefits AdministrationManage employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, and voluntary benefits.Lead new hire enrollments, open enrollment, and life event changes.Reconcile benefit invoices and ensure payroll deduction accuracy.Serve as the primary liaison with benefits vendors and employees.Leave & Employee RelationsAdminister FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, disability, and other leave programs.Support employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and performance management.Provide support and guidance to leadership on performance management, coaching, and corrective actions.Compliance & HR OperationsEnsure compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and regulatory requirements.Maintain personnel records, HRIS data, and reporting.Facilitate onboarding and offboarding.Monitor mandatory trainings, certifications, and regulatory requirements; support internal audits.Qualifications:Required5+ years of HR experience with 2+ years in benefits administration.Leadership experience within Human ResourcesHands-on experience with FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and leave management.Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.HRIS experience, preferably Paylocity.Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.PreferredExperience in nonprofit, healthcare, social services, or mission-driven organizations.Employee relations investigation experience.SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.Bilingual English/Spanish.Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurance, short- and long-term disability coverageRetirement savings planGenerous paid time offEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Other voluntary benefitsPay Details: $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per yearSearch managed by: Marissa Osorio Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.