1009 Senior HR Generalist

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized nonprofit is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to create structure and strategy within their HR practices. This role involves collaborating with field leaders, addressing employee relations, and ensuring effective compensation strategies, all aimed at fostering a positive workplace culture. Join a mission-driven team committed to elevating organizational performance through strong HR support.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in matrixed organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; HR certifications strong plus.
• Comfort navigating FMLA, ADA, and performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Support field leaders and regional teams in HR operations.
• Handle sensitive employee relations and promote accountability.
• Partner on compensation strategies and career progression.

Skills

HR Generalist

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

SHRM or HRCI certifications

Tools

PayScale

Workday

ADP

Job description

Senior HR Generalist – Bring Clarity, Structure, and Strategy to a High-Impact Team

Orland Park, IL | On-site (3 days/week)
$100K–$120K | Full-Time | Nationally Recognized Nonprofit Services Firm
️ Think: Training, Testing, and Professional Credentialing for Critical Infrastructure

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is more than just an HR role—it’s a mission-driven opportunity to create consistency, elevate performance, and align people practices across a complex, nationally distributed organization.

In this role, you’ll be the hands-on HR anchor supporting field leaders and regional teams. You’ll help clarify roles, coach managers, and solve problems that span recruiting, employee relations, compensation calibration, and succession planning.

Ideal for a high-integrity HR pro who thrives on structure, strategy, and service.

What You’ll Own & Deliver

Field-Focused Business Partnering

• Meet weekly with operational leaders across multiple business units

• Provide day-to-day HR support: coaching, policy guidance, org planning

• Build trust across regional and technical teams with thoughtful, steady HR delivery

Employee Relations & Culture Development

• Handle sensitive issues, conduct fair and fast investigations, and document properly

• Help leaders apply performance management tools to retain and grow top talent

• Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and transparency

Job Architecture & Career Progression Support

• Review job descriptions for clarity, equity, and modern relevance

• Partner with HR leadership to restructure job titles and define career paths

• Support internal mobility planning and succession development

Compensation & Systems Insight

• Partner with the compensation team to deliver fair and market-aligned pay practices

• Guide leaders in making smart, equitable salary decisions

• Provide input on grade alignment using data from tools like PayScale or Workday

What Makes You a Great Fit

You’re a strong generalist with strategic instincts
You’ve supported multi-site or technical environments (field service, engineering, compliance, testing, etc.)
You bring a calm, confident presence to difficult conversations
You love untangling legacy structures—from job titles to pay bands
You’re adaptable, proactive, and deeply people-centered

What You Bring

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience (preferably in matrixed or national orgs)

• Bachelor’s degree required; SHRM or HRCI certifications a strong plus

• Comfort navigating FMLA, ADA, performance issues, and org changes

• Experience with modern HRIS and comp tools (e.g., PayScale, Workday, ADP, etc.)

• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed (mostly regional)

Why Join Us

️ Nationally respected organization supporting professional credentialing and technical training
Stable, mission-driven culture with a long-tenured team and strong leadership
Real strategic projects—you won’t just maintain, you’ll build
You’ll partner directly with high-level HR leaders who value your voice

Apply now if you’re ready to grow from solid HR generalist to true strategic partner.
Let’s fix what’s broken and build what’s next—together.

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