Human Resources Generalist

Maui Jim Sunglasses•Peoria, IL

21d•$55,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides day-to-day HR support to employees and managers across recruitment, onboarding, payroll and timekeeping administration, benefits, leave management, performance management, HR systems, and policy administration. The position serves as a primary resource for routine employee inquiries and works with HR colleagues on employee relations, compliance, and organizational initiatives, while ensuring adherence to company policies and applicable laws. This is a hybrid role based at the Peoria, Illinois office, with four days in the office and one day remote. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed salary range is $55,000–$65,000. Sponsorships are not available for this opportunity. The role also supports employee engagement, training, audits, reporting, HR projects, and process improvements. It requires maintaining the confidentiality and accuracy of employee and company information and demonstrating Maui Jim’s Aloha Spirit through collaboration, respect, integrity, and service.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of Human Resources experience.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA, wage and hour requirements, and leave administration.
Experience supporting payroll administration, timekeeping, payroll audits, and HRIS systems.
Experience with recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave administration, and HR records management.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with employees, managers, and cross-functional teams.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and employment-related regulations.
Customer-focused approach and ability to respond professionally to employee and manager inquiries.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and other HR-related systems.
Ability to audit and maintain accurate employee, payroll, and HR records.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, candidates, and external partners in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
Ability to occasionally move throughout office, retail, warehouse, manufacturing, or other work environments to support business operations and employee needs.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, scanners, and related technology.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary HR contact for routine employee and manager questions about policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, leave, and HR programs.
Communicate and administer company policies, procedures, programs, and employment practices.
Support employee relations matters by gathering information, preparing documentation, responding to routine inquiries, and escalating complex concerns to the appropriate HR Business Partner.
Support full-cycle recruiting, including requisitions, job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, initial interviews, offer processes, and onboarding coordination.
Coordinate new-hire onboarding and employee orientation.
Support payroll administration by reviewing and entering time and attendance information, auditing payroll transactions, reconciling time records, and updating employee data in HRIS and payroll systems.
Review timekeeping records and follow up on missed punches, attendance exceptions, timecard approvals, and payroll discrepancies.
Partner with Payroll on timely and accurate processing of status and compensation changes, hires, terminations, leave activity, and other payroll transactions.
Research and help resolve payroll, timekeeping, attendance, and employee inquiry issues.
Support employee benefits administration, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and annual enrollment.
Respond to employee questions about benefit eligibility, enrollment, claims, and program information.
Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in HRIS systems and comply with record-retention requirements.
Support administration of FMLA, state and personal leave programs, military leave, and reasonable accommodation processes.
Coordinate workers’ compensation claim reporting, documentation, return-to-work tracking, and communications with relevant parties.
Support performance management cycles by coordinating reviews, maintaining documentation, tracking completion, and providing procedural guidance.
Assist with compensation administration, job changes, compensation updates, annual reviews, and related documentation.
Prepare routine HR reports and maintain workforce data on staffing, turnover, attendance, leave, payroll, and other operational metrics.
Maintain knowledge of applicable employment laws and assist with policy administration and compliance efforts.
Respond to unemployment claims, employment verifications, and other employment-related requests.
Coordinate employee separations, including exit interviews, offboarding, system updates, final documentation, and reporting.
Assist with HR projects, employee engagement initiatives, training programs, audits, and process improvement efforts.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned and support departmental objectives and special projects.
Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.