HR/Benefits Generalist

Federal Signal Openings•Downers Grove, IL

17h•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for day to day HR activities for Corporate Headquarters and muti-state remote workforce including: recruitment & selection, onboarding, health & welfare benefits, associate relations, absence management, performance management & corrective action, change management, training, exit interviews, etc. Together with the HR team, shares responsibility for recruitment, selection and onboarding of talent for all levels of the organization. Participates in new hire orientations/coordinates onboarding schedules as required. Provides support for Company-wide health and welfare program including life event management, 401k funding and audit support and annual open enrollment prep, development of materials, launch and follow up; assists with periodic audits of benefit programs. Collects information relating to leaves of absence/disabilities received from third-party vendors and distributes to local business unit HR leaders. Initiates proactive relationships with business and management teams to identify opportunities to improve HR processes and results. Supports M&A activity for due diligence, on-boarding and integration activities. Recommends appropriate changes in policies and procedures which leads to greater efficiency, cost savings and other benefits to the Company. Assists in job evaluations, promotion recommendations, merit planning cycles, salary surveys and other compensation project management activities. Works with management team to monitor and manage performance management process including identifying and addressing performance issues and managing performance review process. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of industry and HR trends, standards and “best practices.” Stays abreast of applicable human resources regulations and trends; utilizes this knowledge in day-to-day activities. Researches and recommends new human resource programs and initiatives; introduces and implements approved programs/initiatives across the business. Assists with management of the Company’s service and recognition awards program, matching gifts program and scholarship awards. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends. Maintains a strong control environment to ensure compliance with company key controls and policies. Completes special projects by clarifying project objective, setting timetables and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information and completing assigned tasks. Provides administrative help to the rest of HR team where needed. Performs other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; concentration in Human Resources or related field desirable.
2 to 3 years HR experience required.
Experience working in a corporate office environment strongly preferred; experience working in a publicly held company highly desired.
Prior experience working with HRIS and databases, including queries and reporting, is essential.
Highly effective customer service focus with strong follow-up and follow-through skills required.
Capable of building strong and respected business partnerships and trust at all levels in the organization.
Ability to positively represent the Company and interact with others in a professional manner.
Ability to take on great capacity, prioritize, focus and independently execute in a high-quality manner.
Capable of taking concepts/projects and creating processes, frameworks, templates, and presentations.
Sound organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks/ projects simultaneously while working in a fast-paced, ever evolving environment.
Highly organized and detail-oriented to ensure accuracy in processing, analyzing, auditing and reviewing data.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle highly sensitive and personal information with sound judgement, tact and discretion.
Intellectually curious with high interest in learning; strong team orientation, possessing integrity and strong work ethic.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required.
Proficient with MS Office suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UKG Pro core data management, Performance Management, Recruitment, and Business Intelligence modules preferred.
Knowledge of benefits administration of at least 1,000 participants highly desired.

Responsibilities

Responsible for day to day HR activities for Corporate Headquarters and muti-state remote workforce including: recruitment & selection, onboarding, health & welfare benefits, associate relations, absence management, performance management & corrective action, change management, training, exit interviews, etc.
Together with the HR team, shares responsibility for recruitment, selection and onboarding of talent for all levels of the organization.
Participates in new hire orientations/coordinates onboarding schedules as required.
Provides support for Company-wide health and welfare program including life event management, 401k funding and audit support and annual open enrollment prep, development of materials, launch and follow up; assists with periodic audits of benefit programs.
Collects information relating to leaves of absence/disabilities received from third-party vendors and distributes to local business unit HR leaders.
Initiates proactive relationships with business and management teams to identify opportunities to improve HR processes and results.
Supports M&A activity for due diligence, on-boarding and integration activities.
Recommends appropriate changes in policies and procedures which leads to greater efficiency, cost savings and other benefits to the Company.
Assists in job evaluations, promotion recommendations, merit planning cycles, salary surveys and other compensation project management activities.
Works with management team to monitor and manage performance management process including identifying and addressing performance issues and managing performance review process.
Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of industry and HR trends, standards and “best practices.”
Stays abreast of applicable human resources regulations and trends; utilizes this knowledge in day-to-day activities.
Researches and recommends new human resource programs and initiatives; introduces and implements approved programs/initiatives across the business.
Assists with management of the Company’s service and recognition awards program, matching gifts program and scholarship awards.
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
Maintains a strong control environment to ensure compliance with company key controls and policies.
Completes special projects by clarifying project objective, setting timetables and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information and completing assigned tasks.
Provides administrative help to the rest of HR team where needed.
Performs other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned.