Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist Willow Creek Community Church - 4.4 South Barrington, IL Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $87,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Talent platform recruitment Confidential information handling HR legal compliance Bachelor's degree Candidate sourcing Employment law in talent management

Full Job Description Description:

The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day Human Resources needs of all Willow ministries by delivering comprehensive HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. This role partners with ministry leadership and staff to foster a positive, compliant, and mission-aligned workplace culture. Responsibilities include recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, benefits and compensation support, compliance, performance management, HR systems administration, and offboarding. The ideal candidate is organized, relational, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple HR functions while maintaining confidentiality and legal compliance.

What You'll Do:

Talent Acquisition Manage full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, offers, and onboarding Partner with hiring managers to ensure effective hiring practices, communication, and legal compliance Oversee screening requirements such as background and reference checks Support onboarding initiatives Employee & Manager Support Serve as a resource for HR policies, procedures, benefits, compensation, and employee questions Process employee updates including promotions, salary changes, and organizational changes Support employee relations matters and other initiatives Administer FMLA, workers' compensation, and offboarding processes Compliance, Systems & Development Ensure compliance with employment laws, HR policies, audits, and recordkeeping requirements Partner with HR Director in performance management, training initiatives, and organizational HR programs Act as the HRIS subject matter expert Manage work authorization and independent contractor processes in partnership with

Finance/Accounting Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices Experience with handling sensitive and highly confidential information Experience working within HRIS, Paylocity preferred. Understanding of various recruiting channels, job boards, and networking groups for recruiting purposes. Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors. Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. What We Offer The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $87,000, depending on experience and education. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Retirement savings with company match Maternity and paternity leave Generous paid time off Mental health counseling reimbursement And more