Human Resources Generalist

Illinois Soybean Board • Bloomington, IL

10d • $45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist supports human resources operations and employee programs across all Illinois Soybean Association business locations. The role manages recruiting, provides day-to-day employee support, coordinates onboarding and offboarding, develops HR communications, and leads employee engagement, wellness, internship, and talent-development initiatives. It also provides program, recordkeeping, HRIS, and administrative support to the human resources function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, project management, relationship-building, and confidentiality skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and HR technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently or cooperatively with others on a team.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop a path toward problem-solving, and manage the process to completion.
• Ability to make decisions and communicate with tact and professionalism.
• Strong multitasking skills and comfort maintaining multiple, often conflicting priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, word processing, databases, web applications, and spreadsheets.
• Availability to travel offsite for meetings or events when necessary.
• Availability after hours and on weekends to troubleshoot problems that may arise.
• Ability to meet physical demands that may include lifting 35–50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with nonprofit associations, agriculture, membership organizations, internship programs, mentorship programs, or leadership development initiatives.
• Current SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification, or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in recruiting, employee support, onboarding, employee engagement, wellness, and HR program administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, applicant screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offer support, and candidate communications.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and support workforce planning.
• Maintain applicant tracking information, recruitment records, and hiring metrics.
• Serve as a primary contact for employee questions about HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace resources.
• Provide day-to-day employee relations support and assist with workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and follow-up.
• Support performance management, employee development, retention, and recognition initiatives.
• Coordinate stay interviews and related follow-up.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, required documentation, training schedules, and new-hire follow-up.
• Support employee offboarding and transition activities.
• Develop and distribute HR announcements, policy reminders, employee updates, recognition messages, and program communications.
• Maintain clear, timely, and consistent employee-facing HR information and resources.
• Coordinate employee engagement activities, appreciation events, culture-building initiatives, and recognition programs.
• Administer the employee wellness program, including wellness challenges, communications, and participation tracking.
• Lead the annual summer internship program, including recruiting and selection support, onboarding, orientation, supervisor coordination, intern engagement, and program evaluation.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for interns and participating departments.
• Provide support for the LEAD Program and Growing Careers in Ag Mentorship Program.
• Coordinate program communications, participant support, committee meetings, registrations, logistics, records, and follow-up.
• Provide cross-functional support for HR, leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational programs as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time