Senior Human Resources Generalist

Senior Human Resources  Generalist

At Pavlov Media, we’re on a mission to create something extraordinary. We’re passionate about delivering a far superiorinternet experience tothe communities we serve,poweredby cutting-edge fiber technology.

But it’s not just about speed and reliability—at Pavlov, we see our role as an opportunity to bring people closer together. Through the services we provide, we connect more than just devices; we help foster connections thatstrengthencommunities,businesses,andenrichlives.

Ifyou’relookingtobepartofateamthat’smaking a real impact, Pavlov Media is the place for you.

We are looking for a Senior HR Generalist
who is highly organized, proactive, and committed to excellence. This person will thrive on keeping things running smoothly, being the solution, with an innate abilityto multitask.

Thispositionwillbeonsitein Champaign,Illinois,withtheoptiontoworkremotely one day per week.

Reasonableaccommodationmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheseessential functions.

• Technical
  
  T&D&Reporting:Managethe Learning Management System (LMS).Trackallcompliance training (OSHA, Harassment, and Technical Certifications). Build automated monthly “People Dashboards” for the VP and CEO.
• Talent Acquisition:Ownfull-cycle recruitment;managethe
  
  ATS(Applicant Tracking System ) and coordinate a seamless onboarding experience that reflects Pavlov’s culture initiatives.
• Compliance&Audit:Leadthe“technicallens”onHRaudits(I-9s,FLSAclassifications,EEO-1 reporting).
• Operational Support:

Success & Performance Impact: A successful candidate will be evaluated on their ability to evolve HR operations and drive the following outcomes within the first 6–12 months:

• Operational Efficiency:Successfully“buyback”20% ofthestrategicleadership’scapacitybyassuming full ownership of technical reporting, LMS administration, and recruitment logistics.
• Data Integrity&Readiness:Maintaina
  100%“Audit-Ready”statusforallcompliancefiles(I-9,FLSA, EEO-1) and ensure zero-lag reporting for training and certification tracking.
• Talent
  
  Experience:
  
  Optimizetheonboardinglifecycletoensure
  100% ofnewhiresreach“cultural alignment” and full administrative setup within their first 30 days, as measured by new-hire satisfaction scores.
• Technical Stewardship:Successfultransitionfrommanualtrackingtoautomatedsystemsforatleast two core HR processes (e.g., Performance Management tracking or Onboarding workflows).

• Reporting Excellence:Productionofamonthly“People Operations Dashboard ”thatprovidesthe
  
  VP and CEO with actionable insights into turnover, time-to-hire, and T&D ROI.
• Otherdutiesasassigned

• Advanced Data Analytics :Proficiency in Excel(Pivot Tables,VLOOKUPs,Data Visualization) withthe ability to translate raw data into executive-level dashboards.
• HRIS/LMS/ATSAdministration:Power-usercapabilityinmanaging
  
  HRsoftwareecosystems;abilityto troubleshoot workflows and optimize system configurations.

• Strategic Prioritization:Exceptionalabilitytomanagehigh-volumetransactionalwork (recruiting/reporting) alongside complex, long-term projects.
• Process Engineering:Amindsetfocusedonautomation;theabilitytoidentifymanualbottlenecksand implement scalable digital solutions.
• Communication&Influence:Sophisticatedverbalandwrittencommunicationskillssuitablefor interacting with both front-line blue-collar staff and C‑Suite executives.
• Agility&Change Management:Abilitytomaintainoperationalstabilityduringorganizationalshifts and adapt quickly to changing business priorities.

• Experience:8+yearsofprogressive
  
  HR experience,preferablyinafast-pacedorhigh-growth environment.
• Systems:3+yearsofexperiencemanaginganintegrated
  
  HRIS(ADP Workforce
  
  Nowexperienceisa significant plus).
• Technical Tools:ADPproficiency,advancedproficiencyinMicrosoft
  365
  
  Suite,specificallyExcel
• Education:Bachelor’sdegreein
  
  Human
  
  Resources,Business Administration,orrelatedfieldpreferred.
• Certification:SHRM-CP/SCPorPHR/SPHRcertificationpreferred

• Work Environment:Normalofficesetting
• Mobility:Abilitytoremaininastationaryposition(sittingorstanding) forextendedperiodsand…