HR Manager

CFS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior People and Culture Generalist in Chicago. The role requires bilingual Spanish, a strong HR and benefits background, and office-based work to support a nonprofit mission.

You will lead benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, compliance, HR operations, and engagement activities while ensuring accurate records and supportive leadership across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Strong HR and benefits background.
• Office-based role in Chicago.
• Non-profit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement plans.
• Manage FMLA/leave administration and compliance with regulations.
• Support employee relations, investigations, coaching and performance documentation.
• Maintain HR policies, records, and compliance training.
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding and HRIS data changes.
• Assist with payroll deductions and benefit related payroll accuracy.
• Support HR reporting, audits and data analytics.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

HR generalist

Benefits administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a rapidly growing non-for-profit organization who are looking to add a Senior People and Culture Generalist to their team. They have enjoyed incredible growth in the last few years' and are seeking a candidate with a strong HR and benefits background to join their team as they continue their expansion.

The successful candidate must be Bilingual and speak Spanish.

Reasons To Work Here

• $75,000 - $85,000 a year
• Strong medical / dental / vision
• Short term / long term disability cover
• Reporting into the CFO – High visibility
• Strong growth potential
• 43B Plan
• Office based role
• Strong mission statement

Position Description – What The Role Entails

Areas Of Accountability - What You Will Be Doing

• Benefits Administration
  • Administer all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits.
  • Conduct new hire benefits orientation.
  • Manage annual Open Enrollment, including employee communications, education sessions, and enrollment support.
  • Process qualifying life events and benefit changes.
  • Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and ensure accurate payroll deductions.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with benefit carriers and brokers.
  • Respond to employee benefit inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Leave Administration
  • Administer Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), ADA accommodations, Paid Leave, Personal Leave, Military Leave, and Workers' Compensation.
  • Coordinate leave documentation and maintain confidential records.
  • Monitor employee leave balances and communicate with supervisors regarding employee status.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state leave regulations.
• Employee Relations
  • Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns.
  • Assist with investigations involving employee relations matters.
  • Support performance management, coaching, corrective actions, and documentation.
  • Assist with conflict resolution while promoting a respectful workplace culture.
• Compliance
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
  • Ensure employee files and electronic records remain audit-ready.
  • Monitor required compliance training and employee certifications.
  • Support organizational compliance initiatives, including accreditation and regulatory audits.
  • Maintain HR policies and recommend updates as regulations change.
• HR Operations
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
  • Process employee status changes within the HRIS.
  • Maintain accurate employee records in Paylocity.
  • Assist with HR reporting, audits, and data analytics.
  • Support payroll by ensuring benefit deductions, employment changes, and leave information are accurate.
  • Assist with unemployment claims and employment verification requests.
• Performance Management
  • Support annual performance evaluations.
  • Monitor evaluation completion deadlines.
  • Assist managers with coaching and development plans.
  • Track corrective action plans and performance improvement plans.
• Employee Engagement
  • Support employee recognition programs.
  • Assist with wellness initiatives and employee events.
  • Promote employee engagement and organizational culture initiatives.
  • Participate in onboarding orientation and new employee experience activities.
• General Responsibilities
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
  • Assist with special People & Culture projects.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • All other duties as assigned.