HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. We're looking for someone who is analytical, enjoys working with data and numbers, and is naturally curious about how compensation programs support business strategy. If you're interested in building a career in HR while gaining hands-on experience in compensation, this role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development.
The Human Resources Generalist is a role that will assist with tasks related to recruiting, benefits, compensation, payroll, employee relations, training, and special projects. First point of contact for servicing questions from employees regarding common human resource policies and procedures, including routine benefits and 401K information.
Utilize the HRIS system (Workday) on a daily basis.
Develop and provide HR data such as: detailed employee information, turnover analysis, scorecard preparation, auditor requested information, etc.
Assist with dual control, quality assurance, and/or data entry of payroll data.
Assist in the maintenance of the LMS system within HRIS system.
Assists monthly insurance invoice and COBRA reconciliation.
Assists in drafting policies and procedures.
Assists with human resources related projects.
Participates in wage and benefit survey (as needed).
Assists with recruitment activities such as phone interviews, scheduling interviews, drafting offer letter (as needed).
The role requires occasional travel for training and team meetings, and willingness to travel periodically, to locations within market as needed.
May require work in a Midland office to ensure collaboration and support of internal and external customers.
Associates degree or equivalent experience (Bachelors degree preferred).

• Previous exposure to HRIS systems a plus.
• 0-3 years of human resources/payroll experience.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel experience.

Being a brand champion
Customer focus
Emotional Intelligence
Being flexible and adaptable
At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at .

Midland States Bank may use automated tools and artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with recruiting, screening, and hiring decisions. In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act (effective January 1, 2026), these tools are designed and monitored to be neutral and job-related, and must not be used in a way that discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic.
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