Human Resources Generalist

AdMedia; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AdMedia in Chicago, IL is seeking a practical and dependable HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR activities on-site. The role covers recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, payroll coordination, records, and policy support.

You will partner with leadership to ensure smooth HR processes and a professional workplace. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, handles sensitive information with discretion, and stays organized while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of HR experience.
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and hiring: coordinate postings, screening, interviews, and offers with hiring managers.
• Onboarding and offboarding: guide new hires and coordinate exits.
• Employee support: answer questions about policies, benefits, leave, and HR matters.
• Employee relations: address concerns, document issues, escalation of sensitive matters.
• Benefits and payroll coordination: assist with benefits enrollment and changes, coordinate with payroll.
• HR records and compliance: maintain confidential files and support employment requirements.
• Manager support: assist with performance reviews, attendance, coaching, and documentation.
• Policies and processes: maintain handbook and communicate updates.
• Employee engagement: coordinate training and recognition programs.

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Organization

Discretion/Confidentiality

Independent work

MS Office/Google Workspace

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

HR Generalist

AdMedia | Chicago, IL | Full-time | On-site

Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience and qualifications

About The Role

AdMedia is seeking an organized, approachable, and dependable HR Generalist to work full-time, on-site in our Chicago office, supporting our employees and managing day-to-day human resources activities.

This hands-on role covers recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, HR records, and policy support. You’ll work closely with leadership to keep HR processes running smoothly, help managers navigate employee matters, and create a positive, professional workplace.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, uses sound judgment, handles sensitive information with discretion, and follows through on details.

What You’ll Do

• Recruiting and hiring: Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and offer preparation with hiring managers.
• Onboarding and offboarding: Guide new hires through paperwork, orientation, and required training; coordinate employee departures and exit interviews.
• Employee support: Serve as a resource for questions about workplace policies, benefits, leave, and other HR matters.
• Employee relations: Help address workplace concerns promptly and fairly, support fact-finding and documentation, and escalation sensitive matters appropriately.
• Benefits and payroll coordination: Assist with benefit enrollment and employee changes, and work with payroll to maintain accurate employee and timekeeping information.
• HR records and compliance: Maintain accurate, confidential employee files and support compliance with applicable employment requirements.
• Manager support: Assist with performance reviews, attendance concerns, coaching, and corrective-action documentation.
• Policies and processes: Help maintain the employee handbook, communicate policy updates, and identify practical improvements to HR processes.
• Employee engagement: Coordinate training, recognition, and other initiatives that strengthen the employee experience.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 2 years of relevant HR experience, ideally supporting several areas of human resources.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and applicable employment requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across the organization.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with care.
• Comfort managing competing priorities and working independently.
• Experience with HR systems and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Availability to work full-time, on-site in our Chicago office.

Experience with employee relations, benefits administration, and payroll coordination is especially helpful. HR certification, such as SHRM-CP or PHR, is a plus.