Human Resources Generalist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Provide daily HR assistance throughout employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, and changes in employment status.

• Act as the main point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, payroll, and benefits.

• Assist with employee relations issues by offering guidance and escalating more complex matters when necessary.

• Ensure accurate employee information is maintained in HRIS systems and uphold data integrity across various platforms.

• Coordinate and support payroll processing, encompassing salaries, bonuses, commissions, and modifications related to benefits.

• Collaborate with Finance and external vendors to guarantee payroll accuracy and punctual processing.

• Review payroll information for inconsistencies and aid in resolving payroll-related concerns.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage laws.

• Maintain payroll documentation and assist with payroll audits and reporting requirements.

• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee modifications, and addressing employee inquiries.

• Help process changes in compensation, new hires, terminations, and necessary documentation (e.g., I-9s).

• Facilitate employee and manager self-service features within HR systems.

• Generate and uphold HR and payroll reports, including general ledger and compliance documentation.

• Assist with HR-led initiatives, including the transition and implementation of a new HRIS system.

• Aid in transferring employee data between systems, ensuring accuracy and data integrity across payroll, benefits, and employee records.

• Help coordinate employee communications, training, and change management efforts related to new HR systems, policies, and procedures.

• Assist in the upkeep of HR policies, procedures, and related documentation.

• Ensure compliance with employment regulations and internal policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in Human Resources in a generalist or HR coordinator role.

• Practical experience in supporting payroll operations.

• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems.

• Strong administrative and organizational capabilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and HR best practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Internal training and support.

• Opportunity for full-time conversion based on performance.