Corporate HR Generalist

About the role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and organized HR Generalist to support core people operations out of our Downers Grove, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end new associate onboarding and orientation experience for full-time hires, ensuring a smooth transition into ARCO’s culture, systems, and teams
• Lead proactive outreach and check-ins with associates throughout the employment lifecycle (onboarding, engagement, development, performance, exit), surfacing themes and opportunities for action
• Serve as a coaching partner to leaders and associates on performance management, feedback conversations, individual development plans, and career pathing
• Support and manage the full performance management cycle in Mesh, including goal setting, annual reviews, calibration support, and follow-up on development actions
• Provide guidance on ADA, leaves of absence, and policy interpretation, ensuring consistent, people-focused application of ARCO practices and our core values
• Partner with leaders to reinforce ARCO’s talent and performance management initiatives, including manager/mentor enablement, learning programs, and engagement efforts
• Contribute to other HR and talent projects as assigned (e.g., program pilots, process improvements, HR communications, and change management support)

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of Human Resources Experience
• 1-3 years of HR orientation/onboarding experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required, Human Resources Management, Psychology, Business, Communication or related field preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills; Must be proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with HRIS and/or Learning Management Systems a plus