HR Generalist - Recruiting & Employee Engagement

Position Overview The Human Resources Generalist supports human resources initiatives for the Hoffmann Family of Companies (HFC) across the portfolio and the family office. Working under the guidance of the EVP, People Operations, key areas include day-to-day oversight of the benefits ecosystem, managing portfolio-wide programs in compensation, and succession planning, and coordinating the Executive Leadership Program. The role also helps evaluate HR policies and procedures across the portfolio to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Participate in weekly calls with the benefits consultant and third-party administrator (TPA).
Maintain the company’s benefit administration platform including entering new hire data and resolving errors from the weekly TPA loss of coverage reports.
Facilitate benefit claim escalations from portfolio company HR and employees to the TPA, Rx provider and benefit consultant as needed.
Manage billing escalations and reminders and provide training when PortCo staff changes.
Manage key aspects of the Executive Leadership Program, including campus outreach, employer portals, and candidate outreach.
Maintain executive compensation and bonus data and provide analysis as needed.
Maintain portfolio succession planning documents.
Employee Engagement
Assist PortCos with routine employee relations (ER) and compliance questions.
Partner with PortCos to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices.
Review employee handbooks and policies during the acquisition due diligence.

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related field.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work closely with executive leadership, PortCo managers, and employees across the organization.
Hybrid (3 days onsite/week) in our Winnetka, IL office.