Human Resources Generalist

Henricksen; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Henricksen in Oak Brook, IL is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support end-to-end HR operations from recruiting through onboarding, leaves, payroll/benefits, performance, and offboarding. This onsite role collaborates with managers and HR partners to ensure policyful, compliant processes.

You will manage leave administration, payroll questions, benefits enrollment, and annual open enrollment, while driving engagement, training, and performance cycles across multi-site locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field with relevant certifications.
• Experience across recruiting, onboarding, leaves, payroll, and compliance.
• Strong organizational and analytical problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Run full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviews and offers.
• Partner with managers to ensure a positive candidate and new hire experience.
• Lead onboarding activities to accelerate integration and engagement.
• Administer leave including FMLA, disability, ADA, workers’ comp, and personal leaves.
• Support payroll data entry, audits, and timely resolution of timecard questions.
• Support benefits enrollment and annual open enrollment.
• Manage performance review cycles and documentation.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial + Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Support end-to-end HR operations for assigned positions from the Oak Brook, IL office, covering recruiting through onboarding, leave, payroll/benefits, performance, compliance, and offboarding.

Responsibilities

• Run full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles: job posting support, sourcing, candidate screening, interview and debrief facilitation, and offer letter oversight.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to maintain a consistent, positive candidate and new team member experience.
• Apply consistent protocols for recurring roles to support proven practices, equity, and sound decision-making.
• Lead onboarding activities to accelerate new team member integration and engagement.
• Track and report recruiting updates and metrics; recommend improvements to processes and experience.
• Administer leave as assigned, including FMLA, short and long-term disability, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation activities, and personal leaves.
• Act as a liaison between team members, managers, and third-party administrators to support timely processing and communication.
• Facilitate return-to-work processes and accommodations discussions as appropriate.
• Monitor, track, and report leave and return-to-work status while maintaining compliance with applicable organization policies and regulations across the organization’s footprint.
• Serve as first point of contact for routine payroll and timecard questions.
• Resolve timecard discrepancies, missing punches, and corrections ahead of payroll deadlines.
• Support expense report processing by addressing incomplete or non-compliant submissions.
• Assist with payroll data entry, audits, and documentation as directed by the Payroll Manager.
• Support off-cycle payroll needs and help communicate payroll calendar information to managers and employees.
• Support benefits enrollment and team member education during annual enrollment and throughout the year.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and compliance-related activities as assigned.
• Manage performance review cycles, including communications, tracking, reporting, and documentation management.
• Support learning, succession planning, internal mobility, and career growth initiatives.
• Help ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and proven employment practices across all locations.
• Lead data collection for engagement assessments (e.g., engagement or pulse surveys).
• Intake, assess, and support or elevate performance and workplace issues as needed for resolution.
• Administer HR programs and processes in compliance with organization policies and federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Partner with HR to support accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity.
• Contribute to policy updates and communication, including handbook alignment and team member sign-offs.
• Oversee compliance training selection, rollout, and completion across the organization.
• Manage member offboarding as assigned, including exit interviews, separation meetings, and required documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial + Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a Generalist or similar broad-scope role.
• Working knowledge of employment law and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and general compliance.
• Experience supporting multiple areas across the employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, leaves, payroll, and compliance.
• Comfort working with HRIS systems plus HR data and documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Agile, team-oriented professional with a growth mindset and integrity.
• Ability to remain composed and empathetic in highly emotional situations.
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills across diverse audiences and platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Technologies

• HRIS systems
• Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred

• PHR or SHRM-CP in progress or completed.
• Experience supporting a multi-site or multi-state workforce.
• Experience participating in HR system implementations, process improvement, and/or organizational change initiatives.

Location: Oak Brook, IL (onsite). Salary: USD 70,000 to 85,000 per year.

Henricksen offers competitive wages based on skills and experience and comprehensive benefits packages. Henricksen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive culture aligned with its Core Values.