Senior HR Generalist: Benefits, Leaves & Onboarding

Beverly Farm; Godfrey (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverly Farm Foundation is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to manage leave administration, benefits programs, and onboarding. You will support talent acquisition activities and coordinate with the benefits broker to resolve issues and communicate plan changes.

This role requires strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and ERISA, plus experience in a unionized or healthcare-related setting. The position is based in Godfrey, IL, with a nonprofit mission and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field required.
• SHRM certification (or active pursuit) preferred.
• Six+ years of progressive HR experience, including leave programs.
• Experience with group benefits administration and onboarding.
• Healthcare or human services setting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, workers’ comp) and manage data in Paycom.
• Lead benefits open enrollment, educate employees, ensure accurate elections.
• Coordinate with Mercer and carriers on claims and plan administration.
• Support talent acquisition activities and onboarding processes.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity, generate reports, and analyze trends.
• Ensure compliance with federal and Illinois leave laws and CBA provisions.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

HRIS/payroll systems

Communication skills

Analytical reporting

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR preferred

Tools

Paycom

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Beverly Farm Foundation is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to manage leave administration, benefits programs, and onboarding. You will support talent acquisition activities and coordinate with the benefits broker to resolve issues and communicate plan changes.

This role requires strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and ERISA, plus experience in a unionized or healthcare-related setting. The position is based in Godfrey, IL, with a nonprofit mission and comprehensive benefits.