Human Resources Generalist

Location

Des Plaines, IL | United States

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist performs duties in some, or all, of the following functional areas of the Human Resources Department: employee benefits, recruiting and onboarding, new employee training, workers’ compensation, leaves of absence, and employee safety and welfare. Work is directly related to management policies and general business operations of Maryville. Position necessitates the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Act as a subject matter expert and provide information and recommendations to management regarding recruiting, benefits, and other human resources related matters;
• Implements various personnel policies and procedures for all employees;
• Conducts recruitment effort for all personnel and coordinates the hiring, onboarding and new hire phase of the employment process, including, but not limited to:
  • Coordinates with hiring manager(s) to post requisitions and determine best recruiting process for position(s);
  • Reviews applications to match experience with specific job-related requirements;
  • Extends verbal and written contingent job offers;
  • Initiate onboarding paperwork, background checks, pre-employment physicals, drug screenings and Tuberculosis screenings;
  • Conducts new hire orientation relating to Human Resources;
  • Follows up with completion of all required forms and documents, health screenings, and reference checks;
• Maintains employee referral program;
• Completes monthly report on employment activity;
• Assists with benefit administration including annual benefits open enrollment, assisting employees with questions or concerns, and new hire information session and data entry;

• Provides information as needed regarding employees and staffing levels to managers;
• Generates and analyzes various reports for HR purposes;
• Manages all employee leaves of absence, including those associated with workers’ compensation, FMLA, LTD, ADA, and personal leave;
• Coordinates workers’ compensation cases and insurance claims;
• Participates in continued performance quality improvement; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other related field;
• Seven years of progressive experience in Human Resources.

Skills /Knowledge:

• Ability to develop a knowledge of, and personal commitment to, the philosophy and objectives of Maryville Academy, including a passion for the care and well-being of children;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; strong organizational, analytical, time-management, and decision-making qualities;
• Ability to establish respectful and collaborative relationships with Maryville staff in all areas of responsibility, and with outside vendors;

• Knowledge of Human Resources Department functions and an understanding of how they impact one another;
• Knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations related to Human Resources;
• Ability to effectively resolve problems; demonstrates good judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software; knowledge of Human Resource information systems.

Physical Demands:

• Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods;
• Required to lift/move objects weighing in excess of 20 pounds;
• Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

Environment and Scheduling:

• Work is performed in designated office area;
• Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary.

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