Human Resources Generalist

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Individual and Family Services

Compensation: $26 - $28 / hour, depending on experience

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client: Our client is an established organization dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families throughout Illinois. Their work focuses on strengthening families, promoting well-being, and helping individuals and communities thrive.

Job Description: Addison Group is hiring a temporary HR Generalist on behalf of our client to provide additional support to the Human Resources department. This role will assist with a range of HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, open enrollment, leave management, and workplace accommodations. The ideal candidate has at least four years of general HR experience and can independently manage day-to-day responsibilities while providing helpful, confidential support to employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities: Respond to employee and manager questions regarding HR policies, workplace concerns, and employee relations. Assist with workplace investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and maintaining confidential case records. Guide managers through performance management processes, disciplinary documentation, and employee concerns. Coordinate leaves of absence, including FMLA, medical, parental, and applicable state leave programs. Manage ADA accommodation requests and coordinate documentation and follow-up. Support workers' compensation claims, incident reporting, and return-to-work arrangements. Assist with unemployment claims and documentation for employment-related agency inquiries. Help administer employee benefits, respond to coverage questions, and support annual open enrollment. Review benefits invoices, reconcile enrollment records, and resolve billing or eligibility discrepancies. Assist with retirement plan administration, wellness initiatives, and benefits compliance. Maintain accurate HRIS records, employee files, reports, and other confidential documentation. Collaborate with HR team members to resolve issues, improve processes, and provide consistent employee support.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a business-related field required. Minimum of 4 years of general HR experience. Hands-on experience with benefits administration, leave management, ADA accommodations, and employee relations. Previous experience supporting or managing an open enrollment process. Understanding of employment and benefits regulations, including FMLA, ADA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.Experience working with a diverse workforce. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience using an HRIS, with UKG preferred. Strong communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage sensitive employee and medical information with discretion. Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Human Resources. HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.Experience with workers' compensation, employee wellness, compensation, unemployment claims, and employment-related agency matters.

Additional Details: Temporary assignment expected to last approximately 3-4 months.

Perks: Hybrid work arrangement with 3 remote days per week. Opportunity to work across multiple HR functions and expand your generalist experience. Collaborative team environment. Opportunity to contribute to benefits administration and annual open enrollment. Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.