Human Resources Generalist

Simantel•Peoria, IL

4d•$60,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Human Resources Generalist Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000 annually Apply by: February 25, 2026 This salary is based on experience and qualifications, in alignment with the level of responsibility assigned. This role offers opportunity for professionals at various career stages to contribute meaningfully and grow within our organization. For a list of our benefits please click here. This is a Hybrid/local position. If you are local to central Illinois, this job requires you to work in the Peoria, IL office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with the option to work from home Monday and Friday. The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) is a role responsible for supporting the agency’s people operations with a primary focus on HR Generalist responsibilities, while also owning and executing full cycle recruiting and workforce coordination efforts. This role serves as a key partner to the Head of HR and works closely with the HR and Operations Team to ensure HR processes are accurate, compliant, well-coordinated, and scalable. The Human Resources Generalist acts as a trusted resource for employees, managers, and candidates, delivering a consistent, detail-driven, and people-first experience across the employee lifecycle. This position is designed for a highly motivated, self-starting HR professional who thrives in both execution and partnership and brings strong attention to detail, follow-through, and accountability to their work. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As a Human Resources Generalist, my objective is: To ensure the human resources and talent functions operate efficiently, accurately, and proactively while creating an exceptional employee and candidate experience. This is accomplished through close partnership with the Head of HR, collaboration with the HR and Operations Team, and alignment with the agency’s goals, culture, and workforce needs. This role balances hands-on HR Generalist responsibilities (approximately 75%) with full cycle recruiting and workforce coordination (approximately 25%), while maintaining a high standard of quality, consistency, and ownership. The outcomes I need to produce for the agency are: A consistent, compliant, and high-quality employee lifecycle experience Well-coordinated, full cycle hiring that supports agency growth and workforce planning Accurate, trusted HR administration, documentation, and employee data Strong internship and early-career talent pipelines Positive employee and candidate experiences that reinforce Simantel’s culture Reliable HR Operations that increase capacity for HR leadership

Requirements

3+ years of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PPT)
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
Highly motivated, self-starter mindset with strong ownership of work
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive HR matters with discretion
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Solutions-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate needs
Comfort balancing hands-on execution with thoughtful process improvement
Ability to learn, adopt, and consistently use HR systems and tools
Professional presence and positive approach when working with employees, leaders, and candidates
Availability to support occasional before or after core-hour events (less than 10%)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (we currently use JazzHR)
Experience with HRIS (we currently use Paycom)
Experience with Employee Benefits/Insurance (the more the better)
Experience with LinkedIn Recruiting
Experience in fast paced working environments

Responsibilities

Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations and HR-related inquiries
Own and maintain employee data, records, and documentation within the HRIS
Support and administer employee benefits in partnership with payroll and vendors
Manage HR policy development, updates, and ongoing compliance efforts
Manage the performance review and employee development processes
Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives
Stay current on HR laws, regulations, and best practices across all states of employment
Assist with training and development as needed
Provide operational, administrative, and project support to the Head of HR
Own and execute full cycle recruiting for assigned roles, from intake through offer
Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, priorities, and timelines
Coordinate job postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, and candidate communications
Maintain accurate and compliant recruiting records in Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Build and maintain proactive candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Lead the Simantel Internship Program, offered year-round
Manage college and university relations, including job postings, career fairs, and ongoing outreach
Collaborate with the HR Operations Team to ensure smooth onboarding transitions
Track hiring activity and provide regular updates and insights to HR leadership
Continuously identify opportunities to improve recruiting efficiency and candidate experience