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HR Generalist
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What they do
A Human Resources Generalist provides overall operational support in a human resources department, including supporting employee relations, onboarding, benefits and leave management of a company or organization.
$68,473 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a hands-on HR Generalist for a full-time, direct hire opportunity in Alsip, IL. This role is ideal for a well-rounded Human Resources professional who enjoys supporting employees, partnering with managers, and staying involved across the full employee lifecycle. The HR Generalist will play an important role in recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, HR compliance, employee relations, payroll support, HRIS maintenance, and general HR administration. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values variety, ownership, and the ability to make a meaningful impact across the organization. This position offers a professional, team-oriented work environment with supportive leadership, positive collaboration, and the opportunity to be a trusted HR resource for employees and management. Key Responsibilities
- Support employees and managers with day-to-day HR questions, policy guidance, and general workplace needs.
- Coordinate recruiting activities, interviews, offers, onboarding, new-hire orientation, and employee documentation.
- Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS information, HR reports, and required HR documentation.
- Assist with benefits administration, employee changes, payroll-related processes, and timekeeping support.
- Support employee relations matters, performance documentation, workplace concerns, and consistent application of HR policies.
- Assist with compliance requirements, required reporting, training coordination, employee development activities, and HR projects. Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $60,000 to $80,000 per year.
- Full-time, direct hire opportunity.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Professional, team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization. Required Qualifications and Skills
- Coordinate recruiting, interviews, offers, onboarding, and new-hire orientation.
- Support benefits administration, payroll-related processes, employee changes, and timekeeping.
- Maintain employee records, HR documentation, HRIS information, and HR reports.
- Support employee relations, performance documentation, policy compliance, and workplace concerns.
- 2+ years of experience in a Human Resources role.
- General knowledge of HR practices, employment regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding processes.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and employee support skills.
- Excellent organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Comfortable working independently while partnering effectively with employees, managers, and leadership.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills. Preferred Qualifications
- HRIS experience preferred.
- Experience working in a hands-on HR Generalist role supporting multiple areas of the employee lifecycle.
- Ability to balance administrative HR responsibilities with employee-facing support and problem-solving.