Human Resources Generalist

LHH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Professional development allowance

Job summary

A leading HR firm in Chicago is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to oversee payroll coordination, leave administration, and benefits management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR operations experience, proficiency in HRIS, Excel, and a solid understanding of employment laws. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary range of $70,000–$90,000, along with benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' HR operations experience; 2+ years administering leaves of absence.
• HRIS experience; project coordination and process optimization background.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily HR operations, payroll coordination, and benefits administration.
• Administer leaves of absence and ensure compliance.
• Produce HR reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

HR operations experience

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Type: Full‑Time, Exempt

Location: Chicago, IL — Hybrid (2 days on‑site, 3 days remote)

Overview

Join our HR & Organizational Development team to provide hands‑on support across core HR functions: leave administration, compliance, benefits, payroll, talent operations, and employee lifecycle processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive daily HR operations: payroll coordination, benefits administration, recruitment support, performance review cycles, and HR projects.
• Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, short‑term disability, bereavement, parental leave); ensure regulatory and policy compliance, accurate records, and confidential communication.
• Produce HR reports and metrics; support audits, compliance filings, and vendor implementations; maintain SOPs and HRIS process documentation.
• Track legal/compliance requirements; assist with year‑end deliverables (W‑2, 1095‑C).
• Update the employee handbook and maintain accurate HR content on the intranet.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ HR operations experience; 2+ years administering leaves of absence.
• HRIS experience; project coordination and process optimization background.
• Excel proficiency (sort, filter, VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and Word (track changes).
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $70,000–$90,000
• Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits (IRS‑reportable and specific)

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan (403(b) with employer contribution)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Professional development allowance

Work Schedule

• Hybrid: 2 days on‑site / 3 days remote each week.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.