HR Generalist

Aftermath; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Aftermath is seeking an HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, compliance, safety, workers’ compensation, and recruiting onboarding support.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, service-focused HR professional who can wear multiple hats as our processes are built out and scaled.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of HR experience with demonstrated strength in payroll and benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and applicable wage and hour compliance
• Familiarity with federal leave laws including FMLA, ADA, and COBRA
• Proficiency with Paylocity experience strongly preferred
• Experience with benefits administration, including open enrollment and carrier coordination
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and support day-to-day HR documentation and reporting
• Assist with developing and communicating HR policies and procedures
• Support leadership with projects and initiatives as our HR infrastructure evolves
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Oversee workers’ compensation administration and maintain required safety and compliance documentation
• Support audit activities and ensure accurate recordkeeping
• Coordinate job postings, candidate communications, background screenings, and pre-employment requirements
• Help ensure a smooth and compliant hiring and onboarding experience
• Serve as a frontline resource for employees and managers on company policies, procedures, and general employment matters
• Conduct employee interviews related to employee relations matters
• Facilitate and manage the interactive process
• Support consistent policy application and document employee relations activities
• Escalate complex matters as appropriate to ensure fair and compliant people practices

Skills

Payroll

Benefits

Employee relations

Policy compliance

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

Job description

Description

About the Role

The HR Generalist is a foundational member of the Aftermath Services Human Resources team, responsible for the day-to-day administration of our HR operations, including but not limited to employee relations, compliance, safety, workers’ compensation, and recruiting and onboarding support. This position is well suited to a detail-oriented, service-focused HR professional who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and excited to grow their generalist capabilities as our systems and processes are established.

What You'll Do

General HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and support day-to-day HR documentation and reporting
• Assist with developing and communicating HR policies and procedures
• Support leadership with projects and initiatives as our HR infrastructure evolves

Compliance, Safety & Workers’ Compensation

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Oversee workers’ compensation administration and maintain required safety and compliance documentation
• Support audit activities and ensure accurate recordkeeping

Recruiting & Onboarding Support

• Coordinate job postings, candidate communications, background screenings, and pre-employment requirements
• Help ensure a smooth and compliant hiring and onboarding experience

Employee Relations Support

• Serve as a frontline resource for employees and managers on company policies, procedures, and general employment matters
• Conduct employee interviews related to employee relations matters
• Facilitate and manage the interactive process
• Support consistent policy application and document employee relations activities
• Escalate complex matters as appropriate to ensure fair and compliant people practices

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of HR experience with demonstrated strength in payroll and benefits administration
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and applicable wage and hour compliance
• Familiarity with federal leave laws including FMLA, ADA, and COBRA
• Proficiency with Paylocity experience strongly preferred
• Experience with benefits administration, including open enrollment and carrier coordination
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of relevant HR work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience supporting workers’ compensation administration and OSHA recordkeeping
• Experience working in a multi-state employer environment
• Background in a field services, operations, or distribution environment a plus

Benefits

We offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health benefits for all employees and a company-matched 401(k). Team members accrue paid time off annually in accordance with company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aftermath Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Aftermath is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.