Human Resources Generalist

Giovanniranausa; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 55,250 - 74,750; Full time

Job summary

Rana is seeking an HR Generalist in Bartlett, IL to support benefits administration, employee relations, and general HR tasks. The role requires 2–4 years of HR experience, knowledge of federal and state laws, and strong communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is preferred.

Expect a full-time schedule with a stable, inclusive workplace culture. The HR Generalist will handle benefits programs, respond to questions, assist with audits, and help maintain HRIS records,

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in HR, with focus on benefits and employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate employee benefits programs and open enrollment.
• Respond to benefits questions and assist with claims and changes.
• Support daily HR operations and maintain confidential records.
• Assist with compliance audits and HR reporting.

Skills

Benefits administration

Employee relations

HR policies

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

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Human Resources Generalist

Full Time HR Specialist Bartlett, IL, US

Salary: $65,000.00 Annually

Purpose of Position

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist with 2–4 years of experience to support our Human Resources department, with a strong focus on benefits administration and employee relations. This role is responsible for providing day-to-day HR support to employees and managers, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Administer and coordinate employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Act as the main point of contact for employee benefits questions, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
• Assist employees regarding benefit claim issues and plan changes.
• Support annual open enrollment process, including employee communication, system updates, and compliance with regulations.
• Ensures the accuracy of all benefit enrollments in the HRIS/Payroll System and provides vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Collection of Benefit Dues for Employees on prolonged leave of absence.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a resource for employees and managers on workplace policies, practices, and procedures.
• Assist with investigating and resolving employee concerns, escalating sensitive issues as appropriate.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment while supporting fair and consistent policy application.
• Provide coaching to employees on conflict resolution, performance, and policy interpretation.

General HR Support

• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees related to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes.
• Assisting with compliance audits related to but not limited to 401k, benefits, social compliance, 1-9s, etc.
• Maintain, review, and protect employee records in HRIS and personnel files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare reports and analyze HR metrics as needed.
• Ensure Posters/Compliance at all plants is properly displayed and audited annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, with emphasis in benefits administration and employee relations.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or food production environment is preferred.
• Strong leadership, self‑motivation, initiative, and proactive approach.
• Schedule flexibility is required.

Compensation: Starting at $65,000 Annually

Rana is committed to providing a workplace of diversity and inclusion. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.