Join Polish National Alliance in Chicago for a hands-on HR Generalist role that blends strategic impact with daily HR operations. This onsite position supports employee relations and regulatory compliance across the organization, offering a clear path to influence people strategies while maintaining strong day-to-day HR flow. The role comes with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional growth and work-life balance.

What we offer

Salary: From $70,000 per year
Location: On-site in Chicago, IL 60646
Benefits package: Health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company matching
Career growth: Opportunity to lead HR initiatives and partner across human capital strategies

Responsibilities

Manage full payroll lifecycle across all entities, including commissions, garnishments, and ongoing HRIS maintenance
Coordinate enrollment and administration of health, dental, vision, 401(k), and long-term disability benefits; serve as the primary liaison with benefit carriers
Oversee full-cycle recruiting from job postings and interviews through offers and onboarding paperwork
Draft and maintain HR policies, the employee handbook, and job descriptions for all non-elected staff
Administer performance appraisals, track attendance, and provide employee counseling
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws including FMLA, ADA, EEO, HIPAA, COBRA, and OSHA
Manage 401(k) plan operations, including loans, distributions, rollovers, and annual compliance testing
Investigate and respond to employee concerns
Deliver training on customer service, sexual harassment prevention, FMLA, EEO, and other relevant topics
Administer voluntary and involuntary separation processes, conduct exit interviews, and maintain COBRA documentation

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience

Experience

Recruiting: 5 years (Required)
Payroll: 5 years (Required)
Benefits administration: 5 years (Required)
Employee relations: 5 years (Required)
Training & development: 5 years (Required)

Technologies

Paylocity
Employee Navigator

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work location

In person, on-site at our Chicago, IL office

Human Resources Generalist

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