Human Resources Generalist

Arrowhead Talent Solutions is assisting an HR consulting firm with filling an HR Generalist position in the greater Chicago area. The position is hybrid (3 on-site/2-remote) and provides a great opportunity to serve clients across industries.

We are searching for an HR Generalist is a developing HR professional who manages HR programs and projects partnering with our internal team and clients to advance their business objectives. While remaining objective and independent, HR Generalists conduct research to solve issues, provide recommendations, identify workflows and processes, and support the overall HR team to achieve the client’s results. Responsibilities include executing and optimizing day-to-day HR processes, processing full cycle payroll, implementing strategic and tactical HR plans and processes, while ensuring efficient management of our client’s resources.

This position is hybrid and may require local onsite travel to client locations.

• Work with multiple vendors and processes payroll transactions. Systems may include ADP, Pay Chex, Paycom, Paylocity, Paycor, and Kronos.
• Support HR Consultant and clients on all tactical HR matters, including federal, multi-state and local compliance, the interpretation of policy and procedures, HR program audits, unemployment and Workers Compensation administration, performance management, hiring and dismissal protocols and support, compensation, labor management, and employee training and development.
• Responsible for independently managing multi-state payroll and related activities including computation of wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, paycheck advances, bonus runs, commissions, fringe benefit reporting, separation payments, regular payroll audits, and serving as client representative with various state agencies including setting up of new states and local tax jurisdictions as needed.
• Works on system conversions and implementations related to payroll and time and attendance.
• Performs benefits administration to include enrollments, terminations, COBRA administration, open enrollment, and monthly invoice reconciliation.
• Provide effective remote and on-site consultative support as required to build a strong working alliance with current and prospective clients.
• Conduct HR research and assist team members and clients in developing, implementing, and executing HR policies, procedures, programs, trainings, presentations, documents, spreadsheets, client reports, surveys, assessments, recruitment-related activities, and other HR services as requested.
• Track, process, and facilitate communications for client employee leaves of absence and other workflows to optimize Client’s HR Function.
• Ensure accurate file maintenance of all documents and data in shared drives.
• Proactively seek ongoing knowledge and expertise in the HR environment as well as general business trends and practices; share expertise with others.

• Intentionally model behavioral competencies and values, demonstrating what expected performance looks like of HRC team members.
• Follow and help improve standard operating procedures, tools, templates, and analytics to ensure consistent, efficient, and excellent client service for support across the HRC team.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute on the weekly internal Development Calls that serve as team professional development and team building.
• Support business development efforts with HR expertise as requested. Proactively learn and promote services.
• Actively participate in culture initiatives and meetings through attendance and by providing ideas, expertise, and open communication.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Ability to travel locally as required to support clients.
• A proactive track record of managing client requests and a passion for advising on all aspects of HR.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong oral, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity, an engaging style, and an urge to seek out creative…