Sr. HR Generalist

Balcones Recycling; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Human Resources Generalist in Normal, IL. In this role, you will enhance workplace culture through recruitment and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with employment legislation. This position requires a proactive individual with extensive HR experience to support managers and foster positive employee relations.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR Generalist or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• High personal integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting and support organizational change efforts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Administer leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

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

Tools

HRIS/ATS systems, especially ADP Workforce Now

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Human Resources Generalist/ Recruiter

Location: Normal, IL

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist / Recruiter to join our People Team in Normal, IL. This role plays a key part in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture by supporting recruitment efforts, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. You'll be a trusted partner to managers and employees, offering hands-on support to help individuals thrive throughout their employee journey.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee concerns and workplace conflict resolution in our Central Region
• Conduct internal investigations and document findings
• Advise managers on progressive discipline, performance improvement, and offboarding
• Coach managers through sensitive employee matters with empathy and consistency
  
  

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection for all Regions
• Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and develop job postings
• Coordinate and facilitate engaging new hire orientations and onboarding programs
  
  

HR Administration

• Support leaders in executing HR initiatives and organizational change efforts
• Administer leave of absence programs including FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee files and records in HRIS (preferably ADP)
• Process employee status changes, terminations, and other employment actions
  
  

Compliance

• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices
• Ensure HR policies and employee practices remain compliant and effectively communicated
• Assist in the development, implementation, and interpretation of HR policies and procedures
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Proactive, self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• High personal integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR certification
• Experience using HRIS/ATS systems, especially ADP Workforce Now
• Background in fast-paced, high-growth industries
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  
  

Additional Information

• This is an on-site role requiring presence in the Normal, IL office at least 4 days per week
• Occasional travel required, up to 25%
• Physical requirements include frequent sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs)
• Must be comfortable with standard office environments and moderate noise levels
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA/ FSA
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

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