People & Culture Generalist

Wilson Sporting Goods Co.•Berwyn, IL

2d•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The People & Culture Generalist plays a key role across Wilson Sporting Goods Co.’s People & Culture team, partnering with P&C Directors, HR Shared Services, and Talent Acquisition to support a broad range of people needs. This early-career role offers hands-on exposure across the P&C function, including employee support, recruiting, data work, and HR processes. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, in a hybrid arrangement. The role supports day-to-day people operations, performance and planning cycles, onboarding and offboarding, recruiting coordination, employment-law compliance, reporting, policy updates, process improvements, and special projects.

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 P&C processes and employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, and FLSA.
Prior hands-on experience with P&C systems.
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 P&C processes.
Professionalism, sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team; flexible, adaptable, and team-first.
Proactive problem-solving skills, including seeking answers when in doubt and knowing when to escalate.
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and technical aptitude to learn other systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday is preferred.
ATS experience is a plus.
A professional certification such as PHR.
Interest in sports, sporting goods, or an active lifestyle.

Responsibilities

Partner with P&C 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 collaboration between P&C Directors and HR Shared Services on employee issues, follow up on open items, and keep Directors informed through resolution.
Prepare and maintain P&C documentation, including offer letters, verifications, and personnel files.
Support onboarding and offboarding, including orientation, preemployment screening, and I-9 processing.
Partner with Talent Acquisition on screening, interview scheduling, offers, and background checks, and maintain accurate data in the ATS.
Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including postings, record retention, and audit readiness.
Pull and maintain P&C reports such as headcount, turnover, and open roles.
Support policy updates, process improvements, and special projects as needed.