HR Generalist

We have partnered with a highly respected, mission-driven organization in the Chicago area to identify a skilled and compassionate Human Resources Generalist to join their People & Culture team! This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity ideal for an adaptable HR professional with a strong foundation in employee relations, leaves of absence (FMLA/ADA), benefits administration, and compliance. Operating in a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office per week), you will serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership across a broad spectrum of HR operations. HR Generalist Responsibilities: - Employee Relations & Investigations: Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries and workplace concerns; assist the HR Manager with workplace investigations, document findings, and coach managers on progressive discipline and performance management. - Leave Administration & ADA Accommodations: Manage the full lifecycle of leaves of absence (FMLA, medical, parental, state, and company leaves); lead the interactive process for ADA accommodation requests and maintain confidential medical files. - Benefits & Open Enrollment: Administer health, welfare, and retirement plans; support annual open enrollment, resolve vendor/carrier issues, perform monthly invoice reconciliations, and ensure regulatory compliance (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA). - Workers’ Compensation & Unemployment: Coordinate workers' compensation claims with the third-party administrator (TPA); respond to unemployment claims and assist with IDHR/EEOC agency documentation as needed. - Compensation & Wellness: Conduct salary reviews and provide market data recommendations for internal equity; assist with the planning and promotion of employee wellness initiatives. HR Generalist Qualifications & Requirements: - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required. - Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of general HR experience with demonstrated focus in employee relations, leave administration (FMLA/ADA), and benefits processing. - Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS platforms; experience with UKG is strongly preferred. - Certifications: HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) is a plus. - Travel & Schedule: Ability to work on-site in Chicago 2 days per week (hybrid schedule) and travel locally up to 20% of the time as needed. - Clearance: Must be able to clear standard criminal background and child abuse/neglect screenings. Contract Details: - Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 2 days in-office per week) - Pay Rate: $29.00-$34.00/hr - Benefits:Our consultants are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision benefits. Cas Ngiramowai Recruiting Lead