Senior HR Generalist

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Senior HR Generalist to support employees and leaders across multiple states. You will guide employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation and employment law compliance as part of a dynamic HR team.

You will shape people strategies with leaders, drive program improvements, and help build a high-performing workplace culture while partnering with business leaders and HR colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner.
• Experience leading complex investigations.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state and federal employment laws.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between management and employees by handling questions and interpreting and administering policies.
• Assist with the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Develop and implement human resource policies and procedures, including maintaining employee handbooks.
• Maintain compliance with local, state and federal employment law keeping the HR team apprised of any changes.
• Analyze and evaluate the impact of proposed legislation and rule changes; propose policy/procedural changes as necessary.
• Assist and counsel managers on human resources and employment issues.
• Conduct investigations on employee, customer and vendor complaints, including harassment, discrimination and violation of company policies.

Skills

HRIS proficiency

Employee relations

Policy development

Investigations management

Multi-state employment law

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

Workday

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Senior HR Generalist at Invenergy, you will serve as a trusted HR partner supporting employees and leaders across a multi-state client group. In this role, you will help shape the employee experience by providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, organizational development, and employment law compliance.
Working closely with business leaders and HR colleagues, you will play a key role in developing and implementing people strategies that support Invenergy's continued growth. This position offers the opportunity to influence HR programs, drive process improvements, and help create a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
We are seeking a self-motivated, service-oriented HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong partnerships while solving complex people-related challenges.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between management and employees by handling questions and interpreting and administering policies.
• Assist with the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Develop and implement human resource policies and procedures, including maintaining employee handbooks. Provide recommendations to policy or procedure changes accordingly.
• Maintain compliance with local, state and federal employment law keeping the HR team apprised of any changes.
• Analyze and evaluate the impact of proposed legislation and rule changes; propose policy/procedural changes as necessary.
• Assist and counsel managers on human resources and employment issues.
• Conduct investigations on employee, customer and vendor complaints, including, but not limited to, harassment, discrimination and violation of company policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• 5+ of progressive experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner.
• Experience leading complex investigations.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state and federal employment laws and practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Proficiency using HRIS systems and Microsoft suite.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday experience

Base Pay

$95,000.00 - $118,000.00 USD Annual

Bonus: 20% - 30%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

• Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.