HR Generalist: Recruitment, Engagement & Programs

Illinois Soybean Board; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Soybean Association is seeking an HR Generalist to support HR operations across Illinois locations. The role focuses on recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, communications, and employee engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities include full-cycle recruitment, onboarding/offboarding coordination, performance support, and wellness program administration. The position also leads the Summer Internship Program and contributes to talent development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, project management, relationship-building, and confidentiality skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and HR technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, applicant screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offer support, and candidate communications.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and support workforce planning.
• Maintain applicant tracking information, recruitment records, and hiring metrics.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace resources.
• Provide day-to-day employee relations support and assist with workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and follow-up.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, training schedules, and new-hire follow-up.
• Develop and distribute HR announcements, policy reminders, employee updates, recognition messages, and program communications.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, wellness initiatives, and internship programs.
• Lead the annual summer internship program and provide program communications and support.

Skills

Recruiting

Employee relations

Onboarding

Program administration

HR communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Organizational Leadership

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Illinois Soybean Association is seeking an HR Generalist to support HR operations across Illinois locations. The role focuses on recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, communications, and employee engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities include full-cycle recruitment, onboarding/offboarding coordination, performance support, and wellness program administration. The position also leads the Summer Internship Program and contributes to talent development initiatives.