HR Generalist

Joliet Area Community Hospice; Joliet (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is seeking an HR Generalist to support employees, partner with leaders, and shape the employee experience. The role involves engagement, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and HR compliance in a nonprofit setting across northwest Illinois.

You’ll collaborate with various teams in a fast-paced environment and have opportunities to improve HR processes and employee relations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Employee Experience & Engagement: Help create a positive workplace culture by coordinating employee recognition, engagement activities, and initiatives that strengthen employee connections.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, from attracting candidates and coordinating interviews to welcoming new employees.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a resource for employees and leaders, assist with workplace concerns, and support fair and consistent HR practices.
• Benefits & Leave Administration: Help employees navigate benefits, FMLA, leaves of absence, and other HR programs.
• Performance Management: Support performance reviews, employee development, and performance management initiatives.
• HR Compliance & Policies: Maintain accurate employee records, support policy administration, and help ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Community Partnerships: Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community organizations, and represent Lightways at career fairs and recruitment events.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or higher

HR experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent & collaborative work

HRIS experience

HR policies knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

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HR Generalist

HR Joliet, IL, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $54,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Make an Impact. Join a Team That Makes a Difference.

Are you an HR professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making a difference in the workplace?

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is looking for a motivated, organized, and people-focused HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team.

This is an opportunity to take an active role in supporting employees, partnering with leaders, and helping shape the employee experience. If you enjoy variety in your work, building relationships, and finding ways to improve HR processes, we would love to hear from you!

Who We Are

Founded in 1982, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit organization providing hospice care, serious illness care, and grief support to adults and children across 11 counties in northwest Illinois.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered to make a difference.

What You'll Do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Employee Experience & Engagement: Help create a positive workplace culture by coordinating employee recognition, engagement activities, and initiatives that strengthen employee connections.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, from attracting candidates and coordinating interviews to welcoming new employees.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a resource for employees and leaders, assist with workplace concerns, and support fair and consistent HR practices.
• Benefits & Leave Administration: Help employees navigate benefits, FMLA, leaves of absence, and other HR programs.
• Performance Management: Support performance reviews, employee development, and performance management initiatives.
• HR Compliance & Policies: Maintain accurate employee records, support policy administration, and help ensure compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Community Partnerships: Build relationships with colleges, universities, and community organizations, and represent Lightways at career fairs and recruitment events.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is approachable, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work schedule available after successful completion of training (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees