Hands-On HR Generalist: Benefits & Recruiting

Launching Point; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist – Benefits & Recruiting to support recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll-related tasks, and general HR operations in Wheaton, IL. This role emphasizes ownership of day-to-day HR responsibilities within a growing organization.

The ideal candidate has experience in financial services or related industries, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a smaller team.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–10 years of progressive HR experience, with flexibility for candidates who bring the right combination of skills.
• Hands-on experience with recruiting, onboarding, and employee benefits administration.
• Experience or exposure within financial services, banking, insurance, mortgage, investment management, or a related industry is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with HR systems, payroll processes, and employment compliance.
• Experience working with benefits brokers and insurance carriers is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and take initiative.
• Comfortable working in a smaller organization where responsibilities may evolve.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and support workforce planning.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, orientation, and employee documentation.
• Help develop recruiting and onboarding processes as the organization grows.
• Coordinate employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefits.
• Manage annual open enrollment and assist employees with benefits questions and elections.
• Work with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and outside vendors.
• Maintain employee records and assist with employee relations matters.
• Support HR compliance, policies, and employee communications.
• Maintain HR systems, personnel records, and employee documentation.
• Support payroll administration and coordinate employee changes.
• Develop and improve HR policies, procedures, workflows, and internal processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and employee experience.
• Help establish scalable HR practices to support future growth.
• Support leadership with general business administration and special projects.
• Coordinate office operations and vendor relationships.
• Assist with internal communications and operational initiatives.
• Take ownership of administrative responsibilities that help the organization operate efficiently.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee benefits administration

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Launching Point is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist – Benefits & Recruiting to support recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll-related tasks, and general HR operations in Wheaton, IL. This role emphasizes ownership of day-to-day HR responsibilities within a growing organization.

The ideal candidate has experience in financial services or related industries, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a smaller team.