HR Generalist

The Bradford Exchange•Niles, IL

9d•$78,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development, selling joy for over 50 years. Their global organization includes business divisions ranging from jewelry to apparel to collectible coins. They concept, create, design, and market creative products directly to customers and leverage licenses with entertainment and sports names. They are seeking an HR Generalist to work with Corporate HR and field locations on a wide range of HR needs. This position will help foster and further build a culture rooted in excellence, honesty, fairness, respect, and teamwork. The HR Generalist will help the HR team transform services by generating insights, identifying needs, and translating them into actionable practices. Working alongside other HR leaders and team members, this role will assist in developing and delivering solutions tied to organizational and department goals. This position will play a key role with HR compliance related to federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and identifying/updating policies, training, systems, and best practices. This position will also support performance management, employee relations, and benefits administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
2+ years’ progressive HR experience.
Experienced PC and HRIS user; Skilled in MS Office.
Familiarity with emerging AI-based technologies such as Copilot, Power Automate, etc.
Effectively handle/juggle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet demanding, shifting priorities and deadlines.
Able to quickly develop strong, strategic, and positive working relationships across all levels and functions.
High energy; self-motivated/driven.
High level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Excellent team player.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Skilled in LinkedIn Recruiter, other social networking sites.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SHRM-CP preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Supports the development of programs and/or strategies that assist HR and the organization to achieve key corporate goals, including benefits, HRIS, employee relations, recruiting/retention, and policy development.
Designs management and/or employee compliance training materials (e.g., Anti-harassment, HIPAA, Workplace Violence Prevention), researches subjects, develops curriculum and presentations, and conducts training seminars.
Supports the implementation and communication of policies and procedures by creating and running campaigns across various departments and field offices.
Researches federal, state, and local laws and regulations that may impact company policies and procedures and makes recommendations for changes.
Supports the management of Independent Contractor requirements and applications, assisting leaders/managers in determining Independent Contractor status and making recommendations for approval/denial.
Provides support and counsel to management on progressive discipline, disciplinary actions, employee issues, and company policies and procedures, potentially conducting internal investigations.
Supports the execution of key training initiatives by facilitating training to business managers on effective coaching, counseling, and corrective actions.
Supports the Company’s performance management strategy and programs through training and maintaining the performance management system.
Communicates and educates employees on benefit offerings and assists employees currently enrolled in plans.
Supports various leave programs, including Short Term Disability, Family Medical Leave, and Workers Compensation, involving one-on-one consultation with employees.
Assists with the annual open enrollment process, new hire benefits, and other benefit meetings.
Assists with the administration and processing of self-funded plans, including monthly billing, invoices, and reconciliation.
Provides routine ad-hoc reports and runs other miscellaneous reports through the HRIS.
Helps maintain data integrity by routinely auditing and analyzing data, investigating questionable data, and taking corrective action.
Assists with recruiting as needed, including sourcing, interviewing, extending job offers, onboarding, and orientation.
Leverages emerging AI tools and automation technologies to streamline workflows, enhance operations, and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.