HR Generalist

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care; Joliet (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Personal Time Off

Holiday Paid

Job summary

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is seeking an HR Generalist to support onboarding, benefits and leave administration, employee relations and performance management. You will be a primary resource for employee inquiries and help ensure a compliant, positive workplace.

The role includes coordinating recruitment, hiring and new hire onboarding, administering benefits and leave programs, plus supporting performance reviews and development. A hybrid schedule is available after training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in human resources, business, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of human resources experience.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day HR programs including onboarding, benefits and leave administration.
• Serve as primary contact for employee and applicant HR inquiries.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, hiring and new hire onboarding.
• Administer employee benefits, leave programs and other HR processes.
• Support performance management including reviews and employee development.
• Conduct employee relations activities and issue resolution.
• Coordinate employee engagement and teams-building initiatives.
• Build relationships with colleges and community organizations for recruitment.
• Represent the organization at job fairs to promote opportunities and employer brand.
• Hybrid work schedule available upon successful completion of training.

Skills

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruitment

Policy administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

3+ years HR experience

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Job description

Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.

The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 24-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.

HR Generalist

The HR Generalist supports a variety of human resources functions, including onboarding, benefits and leave administration, employee relations, performance management, and policy administration. This role serves as a primary resource for employee HR inquiries and helps ensure a positive and compliant workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration of day-to-day human resources programs and initiatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee and applicant HR-related questions.
• Assist with recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and new hire onboarding.
• Administer employee benefits, leave programs, and other HR processes.
• Support performance management, including performance reviews and employee development.
• Conduct employee relations activities, including exit interviews and issue resolution.
• Coordinate employee engagement and team-building initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Build and maintain relationships with local colleges, universities, and community organizations to support recruitment initiatives.
• Represent the organization at college and community job fairs to promote employment opportunities and strengthen the employer brand.
• Hybrid work schedule available upon successful completion of training.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of human resources experience.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR certification preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Time Off
• Holiday Paid