Human Resources Generalist
Maryville
- Des Plaines, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other related field;
- Seven years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
- 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.
- 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.
- Work is performed in designated office area;
- Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary.