HR Generalist: Compliance, Recruiting & Onboarding

Aftermath Services®; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with

Company-matched 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aftermath Services is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, compliance, safety, workers’ compensation, and recruiting onboarding support. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, service-focused HR professional who can wear multiple hats as our systems and processes are established and scaled, helping to build a solid HR foundation for the company.

You will partner with leadership to implement policies, maintain records, and ensure accurate

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of HR experience with payroll and benefits focus.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing and wage/hour compliance.
• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, and COBRA.
• Proficiency with Paylocity preferred.
• Experience with benefits open enrollment and carrier coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Develop and communicate HR policies and procedures.
• Support HR projects as infrastructure evolves.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Coordinate job postings, candidate communications, background screenings, and onboarding.
• Serve as frontline resource on policies and employment matters.
• Escalate complex matters to ensure fair and compliant people practices.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Multi-state payroll

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Background check tools

Job description

Aftermath Services is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, compliance, safety, workers’ compensation, and recruiting onboarding support. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, service-focused HR professional who can wear multiple hats as our systems and processes are established and scaled, helping to build a solid HR foundation for the company.

You will partner with leadership to implement policies, maintain records, and ensure accurate