HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Talent Growth

Livingston International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The HR Generalist delivers employee services in support of the global HR operations. Responsibilities include processing and maintaining electronic and paper employee records, administering various HR programs, and providing customer service to employees and managers through the timely response and resolution to inquiries.

Key areas include Employee Relations, Performance Management and People Development, and Recruitment and Staffing.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment law and multiple HR disciplines.
• Ability to think beyond the HR function and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
• Understanding of motivation principles and organizational behavior; ability to manage organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Respond to staff inquiries/complaints and conduct investigations when needed.
• Promote organizational values; partner with leaders to foster an engaged work environment.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws; liaise with managers on HR policies and procedures.
• May participate in labor board hearings, mediation, and litigation.
• Provide consultative advice on performance management and development.
• Counsel employees and management on career and leadership growth.
• Facilitate HR trainings and participate in corporate HR initiatives.
• Support university co-op programs and assist with job documentation.

Skills

Employment law

HR disciplines

Strategic thinking

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Organization & planning

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

The HR Generalist delivers employee services in support of the global HR operations. Responsibilities include processing and maintaining electronic and paper employee records, administering various HR programs, and providing customer service to employees and managers through the timely response and resolution to inquiries.

Key areas include Employee Relations, Performance Management and People Development, and Recruitment and Staffing.