HR Generalist

Evlo AI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Evlo AI is seeking an HR Generalist to own the day-to-day backbone of people operations in Chicago. You will manage onboarding, benefits administration, policy implementation, and employee relations to scale with headcount.

You will be the trusted first contact for employees and managers, translating HR strategy into compliant, scalable programs while partnering with legal and leadership to maintain policies and drive engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of HR generalist experience, ideally in tech or another high-growth environment.
• Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law, including Illinois and Chicago-specific requirements.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and strong data/reporting skills.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with sound judgment and discretion.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end onboarding and offboarding, including background checks, I-9/E-Verify compliance, and equipment/systems coordination
• Administer benefits programs across medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and leave-of-absence cases, resolving employee issues quickly
• Serve as first responder on employee relations matters, conducting investigations and partnering with counsel when needed
• Maintain and enforce HR policies; draft and update the handbook in partnership with legal
• Run performance review cycles and support managers on calibration, feedback, and corrective-action documentation
• Manage HRIS data integrity and reporting in platforms such as Rippling, Gusto, or Workday, and own compliance audits (EEO-1, ACA)
• Support culture programs, including engagement surveys, recognition initiatives, and team events

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Policy implementation

Data reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms (Rippling/Gusto/Workday)

Job description

About The Role

The role owns the day-to-day backbone of people operations — onboarding, benefits administration, policy implementation, and employee relations — for a fast-growing technology company.

About The Role

The role owns the day-to-day backbone of people operations — onboarding, benefits administration, policy implementation, and employee relations — for a fast-growing technology company.

You will be a trusted first point of contact for employees and managers, translating HR strategy into consistent, compliant programs that scale with headcount.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end onboarding and offboarding, including background checks, I-9/E-Verify compliance, and equipment/systems coordination
• Administer benefits programs across medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and leave-of-absence cases, resolving employee issues quickly
• Serve as first responder on employee relations matters, conducting investigations and partnering with counsel when needed
• Maintain and enforce HR policies; draft and update the handbook in partnership with legal
• Run performance review cycles and support managers on calibration, feedback, and corrective-action documentation
• Manage HRIS data integrity and reporting in platforms such as Rippling, Gusto, or Workday, and own compliance audits (EEO-1, ACA)
• Support culture programs, including engagement surveys, recognition initiatives, and team events

What We Are Looking For

• 3-6 years of HR generalist experience, ideally in tech or another high-growth environment
• Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law, including Illinois and Chicago-specific requirements
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and strong data/reporting skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with sound judgment and discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable advising managers at all levels
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Bonus: SHRM-CP/CPHR certification, experience with immigration sponsorship coordination, or equity/comp administration exposure