HR Generalist (Chicago, IL)

This is a temporary / project-based position from September 2025 to January 2026. Position is Salaried/Exempt.

Key Accountabilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries and employee support
• Support full employee cycle - recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Assist in benefits administration, including open enrollment in November - planning, communication, and execution
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in UKG.
• Ensure compliance requirements including employment law, workplace safety, and company policies
• Maintain employees leaves for United States locations (IL and MI)
• Support performance management processes, training initiatives, and employee engagement activities
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in key HR functional areas and serve as a project owner on assigned HR initiatives
• Process Elgin payroll – support Michigan payroll as needed
• Generate HR-related reports per specified frequency

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Human Resources role
• Proficient in using UKG (required)
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws
• Working knowledge of HR compliance and best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)