HR Generalist

Cook County State's Attorney Office•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist (HRG) will be an integral part of the human resources leadership team. The HRG will be responsible for or assist with a multitude of projects, including on-boarding, regulatory leave request review, unemployment and other duties as assigned. The HRG will also investigate general workplace complaints that do not fall under the jurisdiction of the EEO Office. The goal is to ensure the HR department�s operations run smoothly and effectively, to deliver maximum value to the organization as a whole.

Requirements

Bachelor�s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience
2-3 years in a Human Resources role.
Working knowledge of FMLA, with 2-3yrs of experience in reviewing paperwork, communicating with a medical provider and making determinations on leave eligibility
High level of knowledge of all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with upper-level management and executive team members

Nice To Haves

3-5 years in a Human Resources Generalist role, or equivalent
Experience with Human Resources complaint investigations
1-3 years working on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) submissions
Work in the public sector
Work with executive level staff

Responsibilities

Able to complete a comprehensive review of leave submissions, including VESSA, FMLA, and ADA for leave and accommodation determination and recommendation
Ability to review and interpret current policies and procedures, as well as make suggestions to improve policies and procedures
Interview complainants and witnesses identified in Human Resources complaints
Report on the findings of investigations to Executive Level staff and make appropriate recommendations
Collects and maintains HR data related to compensation, training, recruitment, etc. to help make recommendations for improvement
Prepare salary surveys
Prepare internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company policies
Review HR and employee related forms to ensure forms are current and compliant, and all company related entities are using current and consistent forms, and make recommendations to HR Analyst for updates
Assist with updating and maintaining Company Policy Handbook
Responsible for routine HR correspondence
Handle all duties related to building inquiries/concerns
Provide orientation to new location team members
Assist HR leadership with projects and assignments as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.