People Operations (HR) Generalist

Home Run Inn Pizza; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Run Inn Pizza in Woodridge, IL (Hybrid) is seeking a People Operations Generalist to partner with teammates and leaders across the company, guiding employee relations, onboarding, benefits, and policy interpretation.

You will manage HR records in Paylocity, support leave programs, and drive process improvements while maintaining confidentiality and fostering a welcoming culture. This role requires 3–5 years HR experience, a Bachelor's degree, and bilingual English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of Human Resources experience required.
• Experience with employee relations, benefits, leave administration, and HR compliance.
• Working knowledge of employment laws including FMLA and ADA.
• HRIS experience, Paylocity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for teammate questions and guidance.
• Support leaders with employee relations, coaching, and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new teammates.
• Help teammates navigate benefits, leaves, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, personal leaves, and other leave programs.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Assist with unemployment claims, workers' compensation, audits.
• Support recruiting and onboarding during periods of high hiring.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Description

Step Up to the Plate as Our People Operations Generalist!

Location: Woodridge, IL (Hybrid)
Department: People Operations
Pay: $75,000-$90,000

At Home Run Inn, we believe pizza should do more than fill you up—it should lift you up.

For nearly 100 years, we've been bringing people together over authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. Behind every great pizza is an incredible team, and behind every incredible teammate is a hiring experience that makes them feel welcomed from day one.

That's where you come in.

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others, solving problems, and creating an employee experience that makes teammates feel welcomed, supported, and valued from their very first day, and every day after.

If you're the kind of person who can confidently navigate employee relations one minute, celebrate a work anniversary the next, and still find time to improve a process before lunch, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be a trusted partner for teammates and leaders across our company, helping create a workplace where people can do their best work.

Be a Trusted Resource

• Serve as the first point of contact for teammate questions and guidance.
• Support leaders with employee relations, coaching, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct employee relations intake and assist with workplace investigations.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining fairness, consistency, and confidentiality.

Create Great Employee Experiences

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation to ensure every new teammate feels like part of the family from day one.
• Support recognition, engagement, communication, and culture initiatives.
• Help teammates navigate benefits, leaves of absence, accommodations, and return-to-work processes with empathy and care.

Keep Things Running Smoothly

• Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, personal leaves, and other leave programs.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Assist with unemployment claims, workers' compensation, employment verifications, and audits.
• Help maintain HR systems and employee data in Paylocity.

Make Things Better

• Manage the myHR inbox and provide timely support.
• Partner on People Operations projects and continuous process improvements.
• Support recruiting and onboarding during periods of high hiring.
• Coordinate training logistics and employee communications.

You're Probably a Great Fit If You...

• Love helping people and building relationships.
• Stay calm when juggling multiple priorities.
• Can have difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding better ways to do things.
• Believe details matter.
• Know when to listen, when to coach, and when to take action.
• Want to help create a workplace where teammates genuinely enjoy coming to work.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience with employee relations, benefits, leave administration, and HR compliance.
• Working knowledge of employment laws including FMLA and ADA.
• Experience supporting managers in a multi-location environment is a plus.
• HRIS experience (Paylocity preferred).
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Why Home Run Inn?

We're more than a pizza company—we're neighbors serving neighbors.

For four generations, we've built our business around people. We care deeply about our teammates because we know they're the reason families continue making Home Run Inn part of their traditions.

When you join our team, you'll find:

• A family-owned company with nearly 100 years of Chicago history
• Leaders who genuinely care about your growth
• Opportunities to make a real impact on the teammate experience
• A culture built around connection, support, and continuous improvement
• Best & Brightest and Most Loved Workplace distinct recognition
• Plenty of reasons to celebrate the little wins along the way
• Time to recharge with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Personal Time and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options + supplementary insurances
• Take care of your growing family with Paid Parental Leave
• Build your future with our company 401k retirement savings plan, including company matching opportunities
• Enjoy free household access to 24/7 on demand virtual healthcare
• Save on everyday life with discounts on safety shoes, travel, entertainment and more
• Access to all the pizza your heart desires! (Well, almost)
• AND MORE!

Our Values

Family – We show up for one another and succeed together.

Pride – We set high standards because our teammates and guests deserve our best.

Grit – We keep learning, improving, and finding better ways to do things.

Courage – We own our mistakes, speak honestly, and grow from every experience.

Purpose– To give people home runs in their day.

Ready to Join the Team?

The best People Operations professionals don't just solve problems, they build trust, create connections, and help people thrive.

If that sounds like you, we invite you to join a company where people come first, every teammate matters, and your work helps shape the experience of hundreds of teammates across our organization.

Apply today and help us give people more Home Runs in their day—starting with a great teammate experience.

Home Run Inn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.