HR Generalist: Recruiting & Benefits for Growth

Connectly Recruiting; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Degrees Search partners with a financial services firm in Wheaton, IL to seek an HR professional who can own recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration while supporting HR operations. The role is hands-on, with opportunities to build scalable HR processes and work closely with company leadership.

The ideal candidate has 3–10 years of HR experience, strong in recruiting and benefits, and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of progressive HR experience with recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• Experience or exposure in financial services preferred.
• Familiarity with HR systems, payroll processes, and employment compliance.
• Experience working with benefits brokers and insurance carriers is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and take initiative.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, screening, interviews, and offers.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and new-hire documentation.
• Oversee employee benefits programs and open enrollment.
• Support HR operations, payroll changes, and policy improvements.
• Partner with leadership and manage vendor relationships and compliance.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Benefits administration

HR systems

Payroll processes

Employment compliance

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Six Degrees Search partners with a financial services firm in Wheaton, IL to seek an HR professional who can own recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration while supporting HR operations. The role is hands-on, with opportunities to build scalable HR processes and work closely with company leadership.

The ideal candidate has 3–10 years of HR experience, strong in recruiting and benefits, and a degree in a related field.