HR Generalist: Engagement, Recruitment & Payroll

Johnstone Supply LLC; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance & disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Telehealth options

Job summary

Johnstone Supply LLC in Joliet, IL is seeking an HR Generalist to support the employee experience across the full lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, total rewards, compliance, and employee relations.

You will partner with leaders to coach on performance, handle investigations, administer benefits, payroll, and leave management while ensuring accurate HRIS/HCM data and policy adherence. This role offers competitive pay and robust benefits in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM or related field with 3+ years in HR generalist/partner roles.
• Experience across employee relations, performance management, payroll and leave.
• Familiarity with HRIS/HCM systems and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR programs, policy application, and employee relations.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and structured onboarding processes.
• Administer payroll, benefits, leaves, and total rewards programs.
• Ensure compliance, record-keeping, and reporting for HR activities.
• Partner with leaders to drive engagement, investigations, and coaching.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Payroll

HRIS/HCM

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

HRIS/HCM platforms (UKG/ADP/Workday)

Job description

Johnstone Supply LLC in Joliet, IL is seeking an HR Generalist to support the employee experience across the full lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, total rewards, compliance, and employee relations.

You will partner with leaders to coach on performance, handle investigations, administer benefits, payroll, and leave management while ensuring accurate HRIS/HCM data and policy adherence. This role offers competitive pay and robust benefits in a growing organization.