Sr. HR Generalist

Our client, located in the Northern Chicago Suburbs, has a need for a Senior HR Generalist to manage recruitment, employee relations issues, and performance management.  This position will work in close collaboration with the Managing Director of Human Resources to develop HR strategies for the organization.  Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on the development and revision of the organization’s policies and procedures.  Manage employee relations issues, coordinates the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries, and provide consultative services to and advise managers and employees in the daily management of human resources issues.  Keep abreast of HR legislation and trends and ensure best practices and compliance with local, state and federal employment laws and regulations.  Take responsibility for recruitment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-                     Manage recruitment process at all levels of the organization.  Write/place ads; screen resumes; schedule interviews; conduct phone interviews; lead panel interviews; advise candidates and managers about recruitment and selection practices and requirements; maintains accurate records; conducts background checks.

-                     Assist in the implementation of the Personal Effectiveness Process, including but not limited to providing feedback to managers about the quality of their performance reviews, advising managers about goal setting and measurements, tracking compliance to PEP, reporting and making recommendations for improvement.

-                     Provide leadership and coaching support to managers regarding HR initiatives, policies, processes and practices including employee relations/engagement, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, etc.

-                     Identify opportunities, take initiative and formulate and maintain metrics, develop policies and services to improve the effectiveness of current HR processes and practices and make recommendations to supervisor.

-                     Provide guidance to employees within scope of position; assist in the investigation and resolution of employee relations issues; act as a liaison to managers and advise them on how to reach proper resolution.

-                     Support and bring value to HR Team by leading or participating in projects, including the planning and execution of organization-wide social events, health fair, etc.

-                     Ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.  Review and keep informed about recent and changing employment related laws, guidelines and trends and recommend changes in policy/procedures or new initiatives that support business practices.

-                     Conduct new employee orientation and ensure that new hires understand plan provisions to make informed decisions.

-                     Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, especially search firms and employment agencies.

-                     Conduct exit interviews to identify issues, trends, and areas for improvement.

REQUIREMENTS:

-                     Bachelors’ degree in human resources management or business preferred.

-                     10+ years of progressive experience in human resources.

-                     Strong HR generalist knowledge with exposure to all areas of HR function, in particular performance management, competency development, and staffing plans.

-                     Proven ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

-                     Proven ability to discern issues, develop solutions and implement appropriate plans.

-                     Proven ability to understand and quickly execute business operations from both a strategic and tactical perspective.

-                     Flexible, straightforward; able to think “outside the box”.

-                     At least intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.  Knowledge of ADP HR Perspectives would be a plus.

-                     Detail oriented and logical, possessing methodological approach to problem solving and decision making and ability to effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping timelines and tasks.

-                     Strong analytical skills and professional maturity.

-                     Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

-                     Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments, employees, vendors, etc.

-                     Confident communicator, able to present effectively to all levels of the organization.

-                     Masters’ degree in related discipline preferred.

SPHR or PHR.