Human Resources Generalist

Primera Branding; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Employee stock ownership

Gym subsidies

Transit subsidies

Paid volunteer time off

Parental leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Primera is a people-first organization offering HR services across recruiting, benefits, training, and employee relations. The Corporate team supports operations and client experience with a collaborative culture.

The role targets experienced HR professionals who can manage personnel records, training coordination, and compliance, while thriving in a fast-growing company. There are comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years HR experience.
• PHR certification is a plus.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR administration practices.
• Safeguard confidential information.
• Organized, reliable, self-motivated, and a strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Recruiting team to onboard new hires, coordinate travel, conduct background checks, and prepare related correspondence.
• Prepare new hire/benefits packets and conduct orientations.
• Maintain HR databases and related records (recruiting, training, licenses).
• Follow up with managers to ensure training completion and effectiveness; coordinate trainings/meetings.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Microsoft Office

Database proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR certification

Tools

PowerPoint

HRIS systems

Job description

Provides a broad array human resources services including recruiting, benefits, training, employee relations, personnel records, and other departmental support services.

WHO WE ARE

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.

WORKING FOR PRIMERA

Our Corporate team is a talented group of HR, marketing, IT, finance and administrative professionals that band together to continuously move our company forward. Ever focused on providing a first-class client experience, we connect with people across the organization to support all aspects of our company’s operations.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have your bachelor's degree, and a minimum of 4 years related human resources experience. Having a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification will make you stand out!
• You can work independently.
• You have considerable knowledge and technical fluency in various employment related laws, compliance requirements, and principles and practices of human resources administration.
• You understand the importance of safeguarding confidential information.
• You're well-organized, reliable, and self-motivated. You work well under pressure, and are a strong communicator.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and exude professionalism, integrity, trustworthiness, and a commitment to internal/external customer satisfaction.
• You're proficient in Microsoft Office Word; having knowledge using PowerPoint a plus. Database proficiency is a must.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• You'll partner with our Recruiting team to onboard new hires, coordinating travel arrangements, conducting background/reference checks, making recommendations, scheduling drug tests, and preparing related correspondence, etc.
• You'll prepare new hire/benefits packets and conduct new hire/benefits orientation.
• You'll maintain various HR databases (i.e. recruiting, training, professional licenses/certifications, etc.) and related records.
• You'll follow up with managers to ensure training completion and training effectiveness. Coordinate training/meeting activities.
• You'll prepare and compose various documents including letters, memos, flyers, announcements, newsletter articles, etc.
• You'll collect, edit, and format newsletter articles. Set-up, maintain, and audit personnel files and records. Follow up on discrepancies, missing information, expired documents, etc. Respond to employment verification requests, etc.
• You'll maintain a supply of forms, pamphlets, literature, discount coupons, etc. Update bulletin boards.
• You'll work on special projects and perform other related duties as assigned. Provide backup support to other departments as needed.

SOME OF WHAT YOU'LL ENJOY

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

Starting salary is between $70,000 – $80,000 based on skills and qualifications, with the high end of the range limited to applicants based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

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