Associate HR Generalist (Grayslake, IL)

Medline•Grayslake, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate HR Generalist provides hands-on support across a variety of employee and business needs, partnering with HR and business leaders to address day-to-day HR questions, explain policies and procedures, and deliver HR programs and initiatives. The role supports employees and leaders with responsive, consistent, and effective HR guidance while developing expertise across generalist responsibilities. This is an onsite role in Grayslake, Illinois, Monday through Friday, with a start time between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Flexibility is required to support a multiple-shift operation. The position may require travel up to 25% of the time, within and outside the state. Medline offers a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and career-growth potential. The anticipated annual salary range is $58,000–$87,000; actual pay varies based on factors including location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. The role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Benefits for employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week include health insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) contributions, and paid time off. Employees working fewer than 30 hours per week have access to 401(k) contributions, paid time off, the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp. Medline is an equal opportunity employer committed to belonging, inclusion, and diversity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in HR support or administration.
Position may require travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes, within state and out of state.
Must work onsite Monday through Friday, with a start time between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.; flexibility is required to support a multiple-shift operation.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain HR reporting, including headcount reports, training records, disciplinary tracking, and performance evaluations.
Support HR activities, including maintaining and reporting employee and employee-related information.
Assist management in maintaining positive employee relations.
Coach employees and managers on interpreting and administering company HR policies correctly.
Partner with HR management on local investigations and resolution of team member issues.
Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to management.
Represent the company, when needed, at unemployment hearings.
Act as a liaison between Talent Acquisition and management during recruitment and candidate selection.
Work with HR management and managers to determine training needs.
Compile data and analyze current and prior-year training requirements.
Support implementation of training programs.
Conduct new-employee onboarding.
Help ensure internal consistency and equity in job evaluations and compensation programs.
Facilitate organization development and job evaluation processes.
Assist local managers with salary and wage administration to ensure pay consistency and equity.
Audit and maintain current work authorizations.
Support leave-of-absence processes with the corporate Leave of Absence team and management, including accommodations and communications.
Assist managers with administration of workers’ compensation policies and procedures.
Lead efforts to ensure employees return to work as soon as possible.
Maintain employee paperwork and personnel files.