HR Generalist

About the Role

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist (HRG) will be an integral part of the human resources leadership team. The goal is to ensure the HR department's operations run smoothly and effectively, to deliver maximum value to the organization as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Able to complete a comprehensive review of leave submissions, including VESSA, FMLA, and ADA for leave and accommodation determination and recommendation
• Ability to review and interpret current policies and procedures, as well as make suggestions to improve policies and procedures
• Interview complainants and witnesses identified in Human Resources complaints
• Report on the findings of investigations to Executive Level staff and make appropriate recommendations
• Collects and maintains HR data related to compensation, training, recruitment, etc. to help make recommendations for improvement
• Prepare salary surveys
• Prepare internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company policies
• Review HR and employee related forms to ensure forms are current and compliant, and all company related entities are using current and consistent forms, and make recommendations to HR Analyst for updates
• Assist with updating and maintaining Company Policy Handbook
• Responsible for routine HR correspondence
• Handle all duties related to building inquiries/concerns
• Provide orientation to new location team members
• Assist HR leadership with projects and assignments as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years in a Human Resources role
• Working knowledge of FMLA, with 2-3 years of experience in reviewing paperwork, communicating with a medical provider and making determinations on leave eligibility
• High level of knowledge of all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with upper-level management and executive team members

Preferred:

• 3-5 years in a Human Resources Generalist role, or equivalent
• Experience with Human Resources complaint investigations
• 1-3 years working on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) submissions
• Work in the public sector
• Work with executive level staff

Pay & Schedule

• Salary range: $104,000 - $107,000
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Grade: 20
Location: 69 W. Washington, 32nd Floor, Chicago, IL
Bureau: Administrative Services
Division/Unit: Human Resources
Application deadline: September 6, 2026