Human Resources Generalist

IFS•Itasca, IL

7d•Remote

About The Position

This is a hands-on Human Resources Generalist role supporting the IFS Ultimo Americas business. The position provides day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on payroll coordination, HRIS management, and administrative execution. The HR Generalist will partner with managers and employees to support core HR processes, ensure accurate and compliant payroll operations, and maintain efficient HR systems and records. This role is ideal for someone with broad HR experience who enjoys both operational and systems-focused work. This position is initially offered as a temporary contract, with the potential for full-time conversion based on business needs and performance.

Requirements

3–6 years of experience in Human Resources in a generalist or HR coordinator capacity
Hands-on experience supporting payroll processes
Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems
Strong administrative and organizational skills with high attention to detail
Working knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and HR best practices
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a multi-state employee population
Exposure to benefits administration and open enrollment processes
HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) is a plus
Experience in a SaaS or growing organization preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day HR support across employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, payroll, and benefits
Support employee relations matters by providing guidance and escalating more complex issues as needed
Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS systems and ensure data integrity across platforms
Support and coordinate payroll processing, including salary, bonuses, commissions, and benefits-related changes
Partner with Finance and external providers to ensure payroll accuracy and timely processing
Review payroll data for discrepancies and assist in resolving payroll-related issues
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage laws
Maintain payroll records and support payroll audits and reporting
Support benefits administration including open enrollment, employee changes, and responding to employee questions
Assist in processing compensation changes, new hires, terminations, and required documentation (e.g., I-9s)
Support employee and manager self-service functionality within HR systems
Generate and maintain HR and payroll reports, including general ledger and compliance reporting
Support HR-led projects, including the transition and implementation of a new HRIS system
Assist in migrating employee data across systems, ensuring accuracy and data integrity across payroll, benefits, and employee records
Help coordinate employee communications, training, and change management efforts related to new HR systems, policies, and processes
Assist in maintaining HR policies, procedures, and documentation
Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies