HR Generalist
About the Role
We are currently seeking an energetic and talented individual to join our team as a Human Resources Generalist in our Corporate Office located in Chicago. The Human Resources Generalist is a key professional responsible for executing a broad range of HR duties, working closely with HR Management to support the employee lifecycle and foster a positive workplace. These duties include but are not limited to record maintenance, benefit administration, training, onboarding, policy implementation, and employment law compliance.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.
Why Join Us
- Challenging, complex work
- Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
- Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
- Opportunities for growth, training, and development
- Flexibility in career path & progression
- Opportunities to work and live all over the United States
Responsibilities
- Manage accurate and timely employee records in all required systems and personnel files, including accurate processing of new hires, transfers, promotions, rate changes, disciplinary actions, and terminations
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries via email or phone, including completing research, coordinating investigations, and accurately updating system records
- Communicate timely and efficiently with all levels of employees, responding to requests from jobsite personnel to Business Group Leaders and Ownership in a professional manner while understanding what information can be relayed to maintain legal requirements regarding Personal Protected Information. These requests may relate to pending personnel changes, company policies, employee benefits, employee salary and bonus information, etc.
- Generate reports of various topics through HRIS system and analyze HR metrics as needed, including merging data and completing V-Looks to obtain necessary information
- Develop HR training material, i.e. HIP presentations, and HR newsletter articles
- Assist with employee benefit programs, including communication, enrollments, changes, and terminations ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Participate in developing and executing department goals, making suggestions for new processes to improve the department and handling assigned projects arising from these suggestions
- Complete various internal HR Audits as required, including Form I-9 reviews, to ensure compliance and data integrity
- Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment, reviewing personnel actions for minimum wage requirements and proper completion of I9, E-Verify, Federal W-4, and State tax forms (when applicable)
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or 3-5 years of Human Resources work experience
- 1-3 years' Workday experience preferred
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and manage demands in a dynamic, high-volume environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Solid knowledge of HR principles and current federal and state labor laws
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrating strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information with integrity
Pay
Hourly Rate: $28/HR - $42/HR