People & Culture Generalist

Amer Sports Company•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The People & Culture Generalist supports a broad range of people needs, partnering with People & Culture Directors, HR Shared Services, and Talent Acquisition. This early-career role offers hands-on exposure across People & Culture, including employee support, recruiting, systems, documentation, compliance, reporting, and process improvement. The position is based at Wilson Sporting Goods Co.’s global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, in a hybrid work environment. The role partners with People & Culture Directors on day-to-day needs, supports performance and annual planning cycles, coordinates employee issues with HR Shared Services, and maintains People & Culture documentation. It also supports onboarding and offboarding, collaborates with Talent Acquisition on recruiting activities, helps ensure employment-law compliance, maintains reports, and contributes to policy updates, process improvements, and special projects. The estimated base pay range is $65,000–$85,000 per year. Individual pay depends on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and training. The range does not include the competitive bonus program. Wilson describes its headquarters work environment as open, collaborative, and high-tech, with amenities and perks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
2 to 4 years of experience in People & Culture, ideally in a generalist, coordinator, or recruiting role.
Working knowledge of general People & Culture processes and employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, and FLSA.
Hands-on experience with People & Culture systems; Workday is preferred.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with an understanding of the importance of accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift between tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong service orientation.
Comfort guiding managers and team members through People & Culture processes.
Professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential information.
Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team; flexible, adaptable, and team-first approach.
Proactive problem-solving skills, willingness to seek answers, and judgment about when to escalate.
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and technical aptitude to learn other systems.

Nice To Haves

Applicant tracking system experience.
Professional certification such as PHR.
Interest in sports, sporting goods, or an active lifestyle.

Responsibilities

Partner with People & Culture Directors on day-to-day people needs, including employee-relations intake, documentation, and investigation support.
Support performance management, merit, bonus, and annual planning cycles.
Coordinate employee issues and requests between People & Culture Directors and HR Shared Services, follow up on open items, and keep Directors informed through resolution.
Prepare and maintain People & Culture documentation, including offer letters, verifications, and personnel files.
Support onboarding and offboarding, including orientation, pre-employment screening, and I-9 processing.
Partner with Talent Acquisition on screening, interview scheduling, offers, and background checks, and maintain accurate data in the applicant tracking system.
Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including postings, record retention, and audit readiness.
Pull and maintain People & Culture reports, such as headcount, turnover, and open roles.
Support policy updates, process improvements, and special projects as needed.