Hr Generalist Jobs in Chicago, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Progressive experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices, with the confidence to advise managers and ensure compliance.
• Experience independently managing employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, and conflict resolution.
• Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, and offboarding.
• A collaborative approach with proven experience partnering directly with managers to provide practical HR guidance.
• Confidence working autonomously in a standalone HR role, taking ownership and making informed decisions with minimal direction.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels.
• Experience using HRIS platforms such as Rippling or similar systems.
• A proactive, resourceful mindset with a passion for improving HR processes, enhancing the employee experience, and bringing new ideas to the table.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a growing, fast-paced or start-up environment would be advantageous, as would experience in a larger HR team before stepping into a standalone role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR partner, providing guidance and support to employees and managers across the U.S. business.
• Build trusted relationships with employees across both the full-time and part-time workforce.
• Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, workplace issues, and HR best practices.
• Conduct workplace investigations and support disciplinary, grievance, and conflict resolution processes.
• Partner with hiring managers to deliver an effective recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle experience.
• Prepare employment documentation and oversee changes including promotions, transfers, leave administration, and offboarding.
• Administer employee benefits and leave programs, acting as the main point of contact for employee queries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment legislation, maintaining accurate HR records and policies.
• Coordinate performance review processes, compliance training, and support employee and manager development.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, and external partners to ensure accurate employee data and seamless HR operations.
• Drive employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to HR projects that support business growth.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package tailored to your location