We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join a team in Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a key role in creating a positive employee experience by supporting onboarding, HR administration, employee records, and day-to-day human resources coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong Paycom knowledge, excellent organization, and the ability to manage sensitive information with accuracy and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the onboarding process from pre-employment documentation through orientation, ensuring all required forms and acknowledgments are completed on schedule.
- Maintain employee profiles and HR records in Paycom, keeping information current, accurate, and organized throughout the employment lifecycle.
- Support separation activities by preparing exit documentation, updating systems, and completing offboarding steps in a timely manner.
- Serve as a resource for employees and managers on Paycom usage, HR procedures, company policies, and general personnel questions.
- Assist with payroll-related HR tasks by reviewing onboarding details, employee changes, and timekeeping information for completeness and accuracy.
- Administer personnel files, employment verifications, and other routine HR documentation while safeguarding confidential information.
- Provide support for benefits communication and enrollment activities, helping employees understand available programs and required actions.
- Coordinate recruiting logistics such as interview scheduling and candidate communication when staffing support is needed.
- Contribute to policy upkeep, compliance efforts, employee engagement activities, and other HR projects that support daily operations.
- 2-3+ years of experience in human resources, HR coordination, or a similar administrative HR role.
- Practical experience using Paycom for employee data management, onboarding, or related HR processes is strongly preferred.
- Background supporting onboarding activities, employment documentation, and HRIS record maintenance.
- Working knowledge of payroll support functions, benefits administration, and standard HR documentation practices.
- Familiarity with employment laws, compliance standards, and human resources best practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach when partnering with employees and managers.