Chicago Area: Human Resource Generalist

[Susan Smith Ross]

Chicago area -- Human Resource Generalist/Program Partner

Company Name Withheld

Position Summary: Responsible for supporting the strategic and operational HR needs of designated departments/programs including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations/engagement, employee training, and HR technology.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in the delivery of all HR initiatives including, retention, recognition, onboarding and off boarding
  
• Interact with employees to respond to questions/concerns regarding HR policies and programs
  
• Support/coach managers in effectively managing employee performance
  
• Direct recruitment efforts for approved vacancies
  
• Conduct applicant screening, interview and referrals for approved vacancies
  
• Ensure compliance with on-boarding processes
  
• Assist in the development and implementation of performance management initiatives
  
• Identify and align competencies with HR processes
  
• Assist in the delivery of staff development
  
• Track employee professional development
  
• Assist HR Director in ensuring HR compliance with Federal, State, local regulatory agencies and Funder requirements; conduct internal audits and support preparation for external audits as required
  
• Ensures electronic and manual personnel files and related documents are properly maintained
  
• Duties as assigned
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience/Training

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in the delivery of HR programs
  
• Experience in the use of HRIS for effective HR processes
  
• Experience working in nonprofit sector preferred
  
• SHRM/HRCI certification preferred
  

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated analytical ability and ability to look broadly at business practices to identify critical HR/talent implications
  
• Knowledge of competency based HR processes
  
• Knowledge of employment law
  
• Knowledge of total rewards programs
  
• Strong commitment to excellence and client service orientation
  
• Ability to work effectively alone as well as with a team
  
• Outstanding interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
  
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences
  
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
  
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (outlook, word, excel, power point)
  
• Ability to work in Sharepoint and Visio

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
• The duties performed are primarily in an office setting, the noise level is moderate.
  
• Occasional need for local travel.

Please send resume to Prof...@hr4nonprofits.com