Sr. HR Generalist

YOUR ROLE:

The Sr. HR Generalist serves in a hands-on role providing outstanding service and support to assigned business groups. You are the go-to problem solver, and you have the ability to process multiple tasks for various disciplines with competing deadlines. You have a meticulous attention to detail, with a balanced and compassionate approach.  You enjoy creating streamlined processes and improving efficiency to accommodate an ever-changing environment. 

We're looking for a confident, "go-getter" Senior HR Generalist to play a direct role in our team's success. You must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, meeting the high expectations of our disciplines, while still being able to navigate and deliver amidst daily changing priorities. Sound like you?

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Act as “go-to” HR person in the Chicago office

·      Collaborates within HR team, may take ownership to roll out assigned people programs across US

·      Manages the employee life-cycle from onboarding to offboarding, including initiation and welcoming new hires, and exit interviews

·      Acts as a mediator, counselor, and facilitator in helping to resolve employee relations and performance issues. Uses care and judgment to ensure fairness and equity throughout the counseling process.

·      Interprets, educates and provides support and counsel on HR policies as necessary; ensures fair and consistent application of company policies, procedures, federal and state laws

·      Identify and implement strategies which improve employee engagement.

·      Formulates and evaluates reports and data to provide appropriate analytical recommendations to our disciplines

·      Maintains knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations concerning employment, and disseminates information as needed.

·      Maintains accurate employee records and data and complies reports and analysis from the database. 

·      Facilitates Visa processing and management for assigned business groups, partnering with outside counsel

·      Partner with office leadership, HR and DEI teams in measurement, employee communications, participation and general cultural events

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

·      Minimum 5 years human resources experience.

·      Deep knowledge and understanding of how to interpret and run data using HRIS databases

·      Keen Attention to Detail

·      Experience with Affirmative Action Plans preferred

·      Proven problem-solving ability, analytical skills, and experience providing recommendations based on assessment

·      Ability to work independently and effectively plan and prioritize work to accomplish multiple projects with competing deadlines.

·      Knowledge and experience with HR management systems and other HR software applications to track information and generate reports

·      Must possess excellent planning, organizational skills and problem-solving skills.  

·      Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation and written skills.

·      Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills; Visio a plus