HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

Webster Dental Care has delivered the highest level of patient care for over 50 years. Headquartered in the Edison Park neighborhood of Chicago, Webster Dental Care operates 8 dental practices throughout the Chicagoland area with 250 employees, including dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, support staff and administrators. At Webster Dental Care, we pursue excellence through continuing education, personal and team growth, and mastering leading-edge technology.

Position: Human Resources Generalist
Reports to: Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt

Core Competencies
To perform the job successfully, the following competencies must be developed and demonstrated:
Communication – strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Culture and Change Champion
Roles and Responsibilities
The Human Resources Generalist provides support, knowledge, and expertise to the Human Resources department through broad application of general HR responsibilities, including recruiting, benefits administration, performance management, training, and regulatory compliance. This role delivers value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Recruits, interviews and facilitates the hiring of qualified candidates for open positions; collaborates with practice managers to understand the skills and competencies required for open positions
Prepare new hire orientation program and execute a smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating across departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience
Maintain the HRIS system, Paylocity, including data entry and audits for accuracy and compliance
Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters
Process payroll semi-monthly using Paylocity – includes timely updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly-employee validations, and benefits changes
Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development
Supports compliance with all local, state, and federal legal and regulatory requirements.
Assist in HR projects and initiatives as needed
Other duties as assigned

Requirements
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field
PHR, SPRH, or SHRM-CP Certification(s) a plus
Proven success working in an HR department
Ability to handle data with confidentiality and strong ethics
Resourceful mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Proficiency in Paylocity software
Experience working in dental or healthcare organizations
Work Environment
Work will be completed primarily in an office setting