HR Generalist

walshgroup; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Ltd. in Chicago seeks an energetic Human Resources Generalist to support the employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding.

You will manage records, assist with benefits and training, and ensure policy and compliance adherence while collaborating with HR leadership. This role offers growth opportunities within a fast-growing, family-owned company with nationwide project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or 3–5 years HR experience.
• Experience with Workday HRIS preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate employee records and HR data in systems and files.
• Serve as primary contact for employee inquiries via email or phone.
• Communicate with employees at all levels while ensuring privacy rules.
• Generate HR reports and analyze metrics; support data needs.
• Develop HR training materials and participate in onboarding and policy rollout.
• Support benefits enrollment, changes, and compliance with laws.

Skills

Workday

MS Office

Communication

HR policies

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

Workday

Job description

OVERVIEW

Our Company is growing and so is the Human Resources Department! 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.

• 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. This would include the accurate processing of new hires, transfers, promotions, rate changes, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries, whether it be through email or phone call. This includes completing research, coordinating investigations, and accurately updating system records.
• Communicates timely and efficiently with all levels of employees. This includes responding to requests by individuals ranging from jobsite personnel to Business Group Leaders and Ownership in a professional manner as well as understanding what information can be relayed as to keep within legal requirements regarding Personal Protected Information. These requests can be in regards 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. May include merging data, completing V-Looks, etc. to obtain the 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.
• Participates in developing and executing department goals. Makes suggestions as to new processes that could help improve the department and handles any assigned projects that arise from these suggestions as new goals.
• Complete various internal HR Audits as required, which may include Form I-9 reviews, to ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. Reviews personnel actions submit for minimum wage requirements and proper completion of I9, E-Verify, Federal W-4, and State tax forms (when applicable).
• Performs 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 mange 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.

Hourly Rate: $28/HR - $42/HR

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Salary Range DisclaimerPlease note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.