Sr Bilingual HR Generalist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Sr Bilingual HR Generalist in Chicago to join a mission-driven HR team. The role covers benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, compliance and HR operations, with strong emphasis on leadership and regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR, 2+ years in benefits, and is fluent in English and Spanish. Proactive partner to leadership on performance, coaching, and workforce initiatives in a nonprofit/healthcare

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish (reading, writing and speaking).
• 5+ years HR experience with 2+ years in benefits administration.
• Leadership experience within Human Resources.
• Hands-on with FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and leave management.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
• HRIS experience, preferably Paylocity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Benefits Administration: enrollments, open enrollment, invoices, and vendor liaison.
• Manage Leave & Employee Relations: FMLA, accommodations, investigations, performance guidance.
• Ensure Compliance & HR Operations: regulatory compliance, HRIS data, onboarding/offboarding, audits.

Skills

Fluency in English & Spanish

HR leadership experience

FMLA/ADA/Leave management

HRIS Paylocity

Compliance & employment law

Education

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification

Job description

Sr Bilingual HR Generalist

Location: Chicago – northwest side

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Salary: $70,000-75,000 annually

About the Opportunity

A well-established mission-driven organization serving diverse communities throughout the Chicago area is seeking an experienced Senior Bilingual HRGeneralist to join its Human Resources team. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is passionate about creating a positive employee experience while ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness. Working closely with leadership, this individual will help drive key people initiatives, support workforce engagement efforts, and oversee critical HR programs including benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, compliance, and performance support.

What you’ll do:

Benefits Administration

• Manage employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Lead new hire enrollments, open enrollment, and life event changes.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and ensure payroll deduction accuracy.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefits vendors and employees.

Leave & Employee Relations

• Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, disability, and other leave programs.
• Support employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and performance management.
• Provide support and guidance to leadership on performance management, coaching, and corrective actions.

Compliance & HR Operations

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain personnel records, HRIS data, and reporting.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding.
• Monitor mandatory trainings, certifications, and regulatory requirements; support internal audits.

Qualifications:

Required

• Fluency in English/Spanish languages, with ability in reading, writing, and speaking
• 5+ years of HR experience with 2+ years in benefits administration.
• Leadership experience within Human Resources
• Hands-on experience with FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and leave management.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
• HRIS experience, preferably Paylocity.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, social services, or mission-driven organizations.
• Employee relations investigation experience.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other voluntary benefits

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.