Human Resources Junior Generalist

Citrin Cooperman•Chicago, IL

3d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Citrin Cooperman is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Junior Generalist to support the people needs of staff and partners across its Southern California, Midwest, and Southeast regions. This hybrid role is based in the Chicago office. The position supports HR operations, onboarding and offboarding, recruitment, employee relations and engagement, compliance, and special HR projects. The company describes its work environment as dynamic and collaborative, with opportunities for professional growth and flexibility to manage personal and professional life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a relevant field.
2–4 years of HR experience.
Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
Analytical skills and the ability to review HR metrics, translate people data, and provide recommendations to the HR Director.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
A strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize successfully in a fast-paced environment.
Team-centric mindset and ability to collaborate internally.
Strong proficiency with HRIS tools.

Nice To Haves

HR experience in a professional services or corporate setting.
HR certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate employee records and update the HRIS.
Generate reports on headcount, turnover, and other HR metrics.
Communicate employee updates to relevant internal stakeholders, including payroll, benefits, resource management, and HR business partners.
Manage employee onboarding and offboarding.
Facilitate new-hire orientation and guide employees to appropriate firm resources during integration.
Partner with talent acquisition, corporate IT, and other internal stakeholders to onboard new hires and maintain new-hire compliance.
Submit new requisitions in the HRIS to the internal talent acquisition team.
Partner with national campus recruiting to support local campus recruiting initiatives, including attending campus events, coordinating with campus volunteers, and supporting the campus talent selection process.
Respond to employee inquiries about firm policies, procedures, and resources.
Assist with resolving minor employee concerns and escalate matters as needed to the HR Manager and/or HR Director.
Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
Support the performance management process.
Coordinate with Learning & Development to align staff with training and other firm resources that support career development and progression.
Help ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws and internal firm policies.
Assist with compliance audits and documentation.
Maintain confidentiality in firm and employment matters.
Support special HR projects as needed.