HR Generalist
Location:
Corporate Headquarters, Lincolnshire, IL, US
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary range:
$70,000 - $80,000
The Human Resources Generalist will perform day-to-day operational duties of the Human Resource department including benefit and leave administration, recruiting, training, compensation analysis, company policy compliance, performance management, and engagement activities. Duties include, but not limited to:
Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform routine tasks for Human Resource programs with a focus on but not limited to recruiting, compensation analysis, benefits, training, and leave administration; may support employee relations, investigations, performance review process, recognition, and employee engagement activities.
- Lead onboarding, new hire orientation, benefit enrollment, and the new hire and exit interview process, reporting on key findings and answering HR and benefit questions.
- Manageleaveof absenceprograms,including FMLAand parental leavein accordancewithcompany policies.
- Support recruiting processing and applicant tracking system (ATS),manage job postings, conduct interviews, and extend offers. May attend job fairs.
- Manage employment branding in partnership with Marketing on job boards and social media sites.
- Completepre-and post-employment screeningsand onboarding.
- Execute key HR processes, including project management, performance management,engagementand other HR programs within the organization.
- Provide guidance and support to business leaders through organization changes, growth, challenges and other key business matters.
- Initiate,trackand manage independent contractor agreements,including signaturesbeing secured,onboarding/offboardingandcompliancewithrecord retention guidelines.
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, or employment laws and embrace new technologies in human resources and talent management.
- Maintainemployeefilesin accordance withemployee confidentiality, policies and procedures, and all regulatory/accreditation requirements.
- May participate in additional projects and initiatives.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.
- 3+years of HR experience required, preferably in a fast-paced small to mid-sized company where you have worn many hats and juggled multiple priorities
- Must be able tomaintainthe highest level of confidentiality
- High degree ofproficiencyin MS Office Suite and Outlook
- Must be tech savvy and demonstrate knowledge and experience using AI.
- Experience with HRIS and ATS systems, ADP Workforce Now experience preferred
- Experience posting jobs, managing applicant flow and employment branding on social media sites
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to prioritize competing activities
- Strong,professionaland effective verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
- Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast- paced and deadline-oriented environment
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- The use of standard office equipment/computers and/or level of physical workrequired
- Thework environment is an (office) with a (low/average) noise level
- Minimal travel but may berequiredon occasion for job fairs or to support other locations
Benefits:
Flexible Hybrid Schedule with a core office day on Wednesdays at HQ in Lincolnshire, IL
Laptop and any necessary equipment to perform the duties required
Monthly technology stipend
Professional development support – tuition reimbursement program
BCBS Medical and Vision with employee premiums
FREE Dental
FREE basic life insurance policy and short and long-term disability programs
401k with generous company match and immediate vesting
PTO policy that starts accruing upon hire up to a maximum level based on tenure and does not expire
9 Holidays, 3 Floaters and a 4-day Winter Closure between Christmas and New Year
1 Paid Volunteer Day annually
Donate a PTO Day program for colleagues in need
3 Weeks Paid Parental Leave after 12-months of employment for birth, adoption or foster placement
Company Description:
95 Percent Group is a leader in literacy instruction for pre-K through grade 8 across the U.S. The company offers professional development training for teachers and administrators as well as print and online products to assist teachers with literacy instruction. 95 Percent Group’s comprehensive educational consulting, professional development, diagnostic assessments, and instructional materials help schools deliver instruction that consistently and significantly increase reading achievement.
The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lincolnshire, IL (northwest suburban Chicago). Its customers are primarily school districts across the U.S., and they are served by consultants who travel for on-site training as well as through online training.
95 Percent Group has a fully engaged and highly committed leadership team who cares deeply about our mission. We’ve hired the best from inside and outside industry. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a company positioned for continued growth. An added plus is knowing that what you’re doing every day is making a significant difference in children’s lives. Come work with a group of smart, fun, passionate professionals who value creativity, innovation, and making an impact.
95 Percent Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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