HR Generalist

Carthage System; Peoria (IL); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carthage System in Peoria, IL, is seeking an HR Generalist to manage recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and HR administration. The role serves as a trusted resource for managers and staff, ensuring compliance and a positive workplace environment.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 2–5 years of HR experience, and proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office. Reliability, confidentiality, and strong communication are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of human resources experience.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsabilidades

• Recruiting & onboarding: coordinate postings, screen candidates, interview, hire, and manage onboarding processes.
• Employee relations: respond to policy/benefit inquiries, resolve concerns, support engagement and retention initiatives.
• Benefits & compensation: administer benefits programs and enrollments, support payroll-related processes.
• HR administration: maintain HRIS records, prepare offer letters, track trainings and compliance.
• Compliance: ensure compliance with federal/state/local employment laws, support safety programs and audits.
• Training & development: support performance reviews and assist managers with development initiatives.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Herramientas

Paycor

Descripción del empleo

Location: Peoria, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: CEO

Position Summary

The HR Generalist will be responsible for recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, policy implementation, compliance, and HR record management. This role serves as a key resource for employees and managers and helps ensure a positive and productive workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Manage onboarding and new employee orientation processes.
• Maintain applicant tracking and hiring records.

Employee Relations

• Respond to employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and employment matters.
• Assist in resolving employee concerns and workplace issues.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Benefits & Compensation

• Administer employee benefits programs and enrollments.
• Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries.
• Support compensation and payroll-related processes.

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate personnel files and HRIS records.
• Prepare employment-related documentation, including offer letters and status changes.
• Track employee training, certifications, and compliance requirements.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support workplace safety and workers' compensation programs.
• Assist with HR audits and reporting.

Training & Development

• Support performance review processes.
• Assist managers with employee development initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of human resources experience.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred

• Experience using Paycor
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Experience with benefits administration and employee relations.
• Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, or professional services environments.
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Organizational and time-management skills