HR Generalist

About the role

Execute human resources functions at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Serve as a key management partner and a valuable employee resource. Support staffing efforts, guide employee relations matters, interpret and apply workplace policies, oversee accommodations and leave of absence processes within assigned territories. Work location: IL (Aurora, Libertyville, Schaumburg) or Minnesota (Eagan, Chanhassen, Coon Rapids). Position offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule allowing office and remote work, with some locations possibly fully remote depending on space availability. Reports to the HR Manager.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management on supporting employees.
• Coach on workplace policies/procedures compliance, employee wellness, performance management, discipline, legal compliance, growth strategies, and other best practices.
• Maintain strong management partnerships.
• Manage staffing for assigned vacancies: partner with hiring managers, write job descriptions, review applications, coordinate and conduct interviews, and negotiate employment offers.
• Administer new hire onboarding, job changes, and separations; conduct entrance and exit interviews.
• Review leaves of absence and workplace accommodation requests; communicate procedural steps and requirements; ensure accountability to timelines and agreements; maintain documentation and uphold legal compliance.
• Collaborate with Safety personnel on workers’ comp cases.
• In partnership with HR Manager, investigate, address, and monitor employee relations situations; coach management on change management and conflict resolution, write scripts and communications, facilitate disciplinary actions, and use influence to guide teams back to a high‑functioning state.
• Anticipate employee information needs; communicate tactfully, safeguard confidentiality, and promote a healthy employee culture through positive, professional interactions.
• Keep abreast of employment law changes and labor‑related trends, best practices, and developments; attend trainings to maintain industry knowledge.
• Develop, facilitate, and/or participate in HR programs and initiatives (employee engagement, internal equity, compensation, compliance, harassment prevention, supervisor training, performance management, quarterly performance cycles, merit review process, etc.).
• Maintain detailed and complete documentation; ensure accuracy, create reports, and analyze data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Commitment to support, promote, and authentically communicate FMSC’s Christian mission and goals.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree and 3 years of human resources experience required; in lieu of degree, equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Advanced competencies with Microsoft Office required; experience with HRIS and SharePoint preferred.
• Proven collaboration, relationship‑building, customer service, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Self‑starter capable of exercising independent judgment with limited direct supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to use discretion and safeguard confidential information.
• Able to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in fast‑paced environment.
• Able to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems.

Pay

The anticipated starting pay range is $63,000 - $66,500 annually, based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity.

Schedule

This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position. Typical work schedule is Monday‑Friday during daytime business hours, with occasional local travel and infrequent domestic expenses‑paid travel required.