Human Resources Generalist

MFS Supply; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MFS Supply is seeking an HR Generalist to support HR policies, employee relations, benefits administration, and training across the organization. You will collaborate with leaders to resolve issues, guide investigations, and implement programs that support business strategy.

You will help with performance reviews, onboarding, Open Enrollment, and wellness initiatives, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or business-related field is required.
• Experience advising leaders on employee relations and HR policy implementation is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coach and guide leaders on employee relations issues and conflict resolution.
• Counsel employees on employment matters and assist with investigations and corrective actions.
• Support annual and mid-year review processes and onboarding for new hires.
• Conduct benefit meetings, assist in Open Enrollment, and manage employee wellness programs.
• Coordinate employee engagement efforts and assist in training program development.
• Assist with payroll backup and recruitment support as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Counseling

Investigations

Training & development

Benefits administration

Open enrollment

Onboarding

Exit interviews

Payroll backup

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or business-related field

Job description

This position provides frontline, day-to-day support in administering human resources policies and programs covering a broad range of HR topics, including employee relations & support, training & development, benefits administration and HR initiatives to support business strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coach and guide leaders on employee relations issues such as performance, employee concerns, and conflict resolution
• Counsel employees on matters relating to their employment at the company
• Assume lead investigative role for reported concerns, as well as corrective actions, and terminations
• Assist in company annual and mid-year review process
• Conduct benefit meetings with new hires and assist in Open Enrollment Process
• Manage employee wellness program
• Coordinate resolution of all benefit related employee issues
• Assist in maintaining the company's compliance with various governmental regulations affecting employment (i.e., EEO, FLSA, ADA, etc.)
• Assist in creating a curriculum to facilitate strategic training based on the organization’s goals and objectives
• Conduct in-house training classes that are job-specific and company-specific
• Support company-sponsored employee events and programs (Company Newsletter, monthly engagement events, anniversary certificates)
• Coordinate employee engagement surveys and assist in the development of action plans based on the results
• Support and administer the onboarding processes of new employees and facilitate 30-60-90-day check-in surveys with employees after orientation
• Conduct Exit Interviews and Stay Meetings
• Assist with worker’s compensation including completing paperwork related to claims and appeals
• Act as recruiting and payroll backup when needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or business-related field