HR Generalist

HOATalent

HR Generalist

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support the daily operations of our growing, multi-state HR function. This role will play a key part in ensuring smooth onboarding, employee support, compliance adherence, and benefits administration. The HR Generalist will partner across teams to deliver a high-quality and consistent employee experience while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and service.

    The ideal candidate brings a foundational understanding of HR processes, with working knowledge of employment regulations, strong communication skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

    Key Responsibilities

    Onboarding & Employee Experience

    • Coordinate the end-to-end onboarding process, including document collection, orientation, and first-week support.
    • Ensure new hire paperwork is compliant with federal and state requirements.
    • Work with hiring managers to deliver timely onboarding plans and resources.
    • Respond to employee questions about company policies, tools, and benefits during the onboarding phase.

    Employee Relations & Support

    • Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, time off, and workplace concerns.
    • Support culture and engagement initiatives, such as surveys, shoutouts, or team celebrations.

    Compliance & Policy

    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state labor laws; ensure HR documentation and procedures remain compliant.
    • Help maintain employee records and HRIS data in accordance with legal and policy standards.
    • Support routine audits and HR compliance checks as needed.

    Compensation & Benefits Administration

    • Administer benefits enrollment and manage employee updates during life events or open enrollment periods.
    • Coordinate with benefits providers and help troubleshoot claims or enrollment issues.
    • Support compensation benchmarking projects and assist with payroll-related updates (in collaboration with Finance or HR leadership).

    Learning & Process Improvement

    • Help coordinate employee training sessions and track compliance training completion.
    • Document HR processes and identify opportunities to simplify or automate repetitive tasks.
    • Support internal communications related to policy updates or new HR initiatives.

    HR Operations & Systems

    • Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS and ensure smooth system workflows.
    • Generate reports for tracking onboarding, headcount, or time off usage as requested.
    • Assist with timekeeping, leave tracking, and routine system maintenance.

    Required Skills & Experience

    • At least 1 year of HR experience in a generalist or administrative capacity.
    • Foundational understanding of core HR functions including onboarding, compliance, benefits, and employee support.
    • Familiarity with labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, EEO, ADA, etc.).
    • High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
    • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
    • Experience with HRIS systems and Google Workspace tools preferred.
    • Strong organizational and time management skills.

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Competitive salary based on experience
    • Generous PTO including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) plan with employer match
    • Short- and long-term disability (employer-paid)
    • Cell phone stipend and mileage reimbursement
    • Remote work flexibility with opportunities for in-person collaboration