Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

Human Resources Generalist

Type: Full‑Time, Exempt

Location: Chicago, IL — Hybrid (2 days on‑site, 3 days remote)

Overview
Join our HR & Organizational Development team to provide hands‑on support across core HR functions: leave administration, compliance, benefits, payroll, talent operations, and employee lifecycle processes.

Key Responsibilities

Drive daily HR operations: payroll coordination, benefits administration, recruitment support, performance review cycles, and HR projects.

Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, short‑term disability, bereavement, parental leave); ensure regulatory and policy compliance, accurate records, and confidential communication.

Produce HR reports and metrics; support audits, compliance filings, and vendor implementations; maintain SOPs and HRIS process documentation.

Track legal/compliance requirements; assist with year‑end deliverables (W‑2, 1095‑C).

Update the employee handbook and maintain accurate HR content on the intranet.

Qualifications

5+ years’ HR operations experience; 2+ years administering leaves of absence.

HRIS experience; project coordination and process optimization background.

Excel proficiency (sort, filter, VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and Word (track changes).

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality.

Compensation

Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000

Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits (IRS‑reportable and specific)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (403(b) with employer contribution)

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Professional development allowance

Work Schedule

Hybrid: 2 days on‑site / 3 days remote each week.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
The 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 Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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