HR Generalist

Longview Capital Corporation•Braidwood, IL

10d•$62,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Longview Capital Corporation is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support employees and managers across the organization. This hands-on role focuses on benefits administration, reconciliation, 401(k) administration, compliance tracking, and other HR operations. The position is based at one of the company’s locations in Springfield, St. Joseph, or Braidwood, Illinois, and is full-time, non-exempt, with a 40-hour Monday–Friday schedule. Travel may be up to 25%. The listed salary range is $62,000–$70,000 per year. The HR Generalist administers employee benefit programs and helps employees understand their options, coordinates annual open enrollment, reconciles benefit and payroll records, reviews invoices, and resolves billing or enrollment discrepancies. The role also supports the 401(k) plan, HR compliance tracking, employee records and HRIS data, payroll backup, onboarding, and HR projects. The position requires discretion in handling confidential employee information.

Requirements

Hands-on HR experience and ability to take ownership of work.
Experience administering employee benefits; benefits reconciliation and invoice review experience is preferred.
Experience working with payroll deductions and HR-related financial data.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Comfort working with Excel, spreadsheets, reports, and numbers.
Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
Good communication skills and ability to explain HR and benefit information clearly to employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience with benefits reconciliation and invoice review.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and other benefits.
Answer employee benefit questions and explain benefit options.
Coordinate annual open enrollment, including employee communications and enrollment activities.
Reconcile benefit enrollment records, payroll deductions, employer contributions, and benefit invoices.
Review and pay benefit invoices; research discrepancies and work with carriers and employees to resolve enrollment and billing issues.
Assist with administration of the 401(k) plan.
Verify payroll contributions and ensure contributions are accurately reported.
Assist with plan-related questions, audits, and other 401(k) administrative requirements.
Maintain HR compliance tracking and dashboards.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information.
Serve as a backup for payroll processing and related payroll activities.
Assist employees with questions about benefits, payroll, employment, and HR processes.
Provide backup support for new-hire orientation and onboarding activities.
Assist with HR projects, process improvements, and special assignments.
Maintain confidentiality when handling employee information and sensitive HR matters.
Perform other duties that support the HR team and organization.