HR Generalist

Gateway Regional Medical Center; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Vacation time and holidays

Collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful impact on employees and the

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support employees, partnering with leadership, and strengthen the workplace culture.

You will manage employee relations, benefit questions, and HR processes, ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience while contributing to recruitment, recognition, and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, business, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 4 years as HR Generalist or equivalent HR position.
• Experience with recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment regulations.
• Partner with leaders to identify workplace challenges and implement solutions.
• Guide leadership on employee relations, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Support recognition, rewards, and engagement initiatives.
• Analyze employee survey results and develop action plans to improve culture.
• Assist with benefits information, enrollment questions, and HR benefits administration.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and records.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and communication.
• Provide day-to-day HR support across the organization.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Communication

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS/HR software

Recruitment tools

Job description

WE ARE GATEWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER!

Join Our Team as a Human Resources Generalist!

At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we believe that exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the community we proudly serve through innovative treatments, advanced technology, and dedicated healthcare professionals.

We are committed to creating a workplace built on respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist who is passionate about supporting employees, partnering with leadership, and helping create a positive and engaging workplace.

If you enjoy building relationships, solving workplace challenges, and making a difference through human resources, we invite you to explore this opportunity!

Position Overview

The Human Resources Generalist plays an important role in supporting Gateway's workforce and strengthening the overall employee experience. This position partners with department leaders and employees to identify opportunities for workplace improvement, promote positive employee relations, and support organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will bring strong HR knowledge, excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion.

This individual will help guide leaders through corrective action and conflict resolution, support learning and development initiatives, and contribute to the development and administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs that foster a positive workplace culture.

Position Details

• Position: Human Resources Generalist
• Department: Human Resources
• Location: Gateway Regional Medical Center, 2100 Madison Ave., Granite City, IL 62040
• Position Status: Full-Time

Required

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with organizational Human Resources policies, procedures, and applicable employment regulations.
• Partner with department leaders to identify workplace challenges and recommend effective solutions that support employee engagement and retention.
• Provide guidance and support to leadership regarding employee relations, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Assist in developing and implementing employee recognition, rewards, and engagement initiatives.
• Participate in analyzing employee survey results and developing action plans to improve employee satisfaction and workplace culture.
• Support employees with benefits information, enrollment questions, and general benefits administration.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential personnel files and employee records.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workplace communication, and overall employee experience.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and leadership across the organization.

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist or equivalent HR position.
• Previous experience with recruitment and selection processes.
• Experience supporting employee relations, conflict resolution, and HR administration.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally.

What We Offer

At Gateway, we value the people who make a difference every day. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees professionally and personally.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Vacation time and holiday pay.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our employees and the community we serve.

Annual Salary Range: $57,749.02 – $86,623.53

Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including education, years of relevant experience, professional certifications, and job-related skills. Individual compensation will be discussed during the hiring process and aligned with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT GATEWAY!

If you are an HR professional who enjoys partnering with leadership, supporting employees, strengt