Human Resources Generalist

UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGO is seeking an HR professional to manage end-to-end people operations onsite in Chicago. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, HRIS reporting, and compliance, with leadership of wellness, workers’ compensation, and safety programs.

Location is onsite in Chicago, IL. The candidate should bring bilingual English/Spanish capabilities and a minimum of three years’ HR experience, plus a bachelor’s degree in HR management or

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Minimum three years of experience in HR or people operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration (or equivalent).
• Strong communication, organization, and detail orientation are essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary staff.
• Conduct onboarding, orientations, pre-employment testing, and reference checks.
• Ensure compliance with I-9 verification and related regulations.
• Maintain HRIS records and generate database reports as needed.
• Administer benefits and assist with invoices and audits for benefit plans.
• Support training, employee relations, and wellness programs.
• Assist with compensation administration and performance reviews.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration

Tools

I-9 verification

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role supports end-to-end people operations for the organization, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, HRIS reporting, and compliance. The position is onsite in Chicago and also leads key wellness, workers’ compensation, and safety-related programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary employees.
• Conduct new employee orientations, administer preemployment tests, complete reference checks, and ensure all new hire paperwork is completed.
• Ensure compliance with I9 verification.
• Support proper training and acclimation for newly hired employees during the introductory period.
• Maintain applicant flow procedures with accurate records, reports, and logs.
• Assist with organizational training and development efforts.
• Maintain HRIS records and compile database reports as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings as needed and attend other meetings and seminars.
• Administer benefits, including claims resolution, change reporting, and auditing or approving invoices for payment for benefit plans.
• Provide recommendations to the HR Director and CFO to help ensure benefit programs remain competitive for the local industry.
• Provide employee relations counseling when needed.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve departmental efficiency and services delivered.
• Support compensation administration and help monitor the performance appraisal process.
• Monitor the completion of probationary reviews.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with human resources programs and procedures for all employees.
• Support planning for employee events including the monthly employee party, Annual Employee Service Awards dinner, Annual Employee Holiday party (Winterfest), and the Annual Wellness Program.
• Chair the Employee Wellness Committee and administer the Club’s Wellness Program.
• Manage workers’ compensation and safety programs to ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Ensure employee relations postings (birthdays, anniversaries, new hires, and information on the cafeteria board) are current, and initiate new ideas to refresh postings.
• Assist with employee newsletters and circulation materials (including Buzz and Daily Line Ups).
• Support other departments with special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the employer.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual capability in English and Spanish.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• Minimum two-year degree or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration.
• Excellent communication and organization skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Computer literate; proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Positive and professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Chicago, IL (onsite)
• Salary: USD 28–32 per hour

Tools and Systems

• I9 verification
• HRIS
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• OSHA regulations