HR Generalist

YMCA of Springfield•Springfield, IL

23d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, and in partnership with the YMCA’s shared services provider (YESS HR), the HR Generalist serves as the Association’s primary human resources lead. This role is accountable for local HR execution, decision making, compliance oversight, and employee experience, while ensuring accurate and timely coordination with YESS HR across all service areas, to drive engagement and operational excellence. Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
5+ years of HR experience, including managing employee relations.
Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
Ability to complete all required YMCA and HR-Specific trainings and certifications within 60 days of employment and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements.
Knowledgeable and experienced in Microsoft Suite with a strong skill set in Excel and Forms
Experience managing and administering HRIS platforms.
Functional Expertise
Collaboration
Program/Project Management

Nice To Haves

SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle Management
Work with hiring managers to define talent needs, recruitment strategies, and enhance the hiring process.
Coordinate and attend hiring events.
Provide onboarding support and continue that support throughout the employee lifecycle, meeting all compliance requirements, organizational policies and established best practices.
Benefits & Leave Administration
Coordinate benefit offerings, renewals, status changes, and open enrollment activities at the Association level, collaborating with brokers as applicable.
Manage and monitor leave programs (FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation) in coordination with YESS HR to support return-to-work and workplace accommodations.
Staff Relations, Culture & Engagement
Serve as the primary staff liaison, providing guidance to employees and volunteers with supervisors on policy interpretation, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
Support leadership in applying progressive discipline and addressing performance or conduct issues in a consistent and compliant manner.
Lead employee engagement initiatives, training coordination, recognition efforts, and wellness programs that align with the YMCA’s mission and values.
Identify opportunities to improve HR practices and employee experience.
Support Volunteer engagement and retention.
Compliance, Recordkeeping & Organizational Support
Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and YMCA standards and operational policies.
Ensure accurate maintenance of the employee handbook, personnel records, I9 documentation, certifications, background checks, and required acknowledgements.
Partner with YESS HR and legal counsel on policy updates, investigations, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
Ensure accurate maintenance of volunteer records, certifications, background checks, and required acknowledgements.
Serve as an advisor to leadership on HR strategy and people related decisions.
Provide clerical and administrative support to the CFO as needed.