HR Generalist

About The Role

The role owns the day-to-day backbone of people operations — onboarding, benefits administration, policy implementation, and employee relations — for a fast-growing technology company.

You will be a trusted first point of contact for employees and managers, translating HR strategy into consistent, compliant programs that scale with headcount.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end onboarding and offboarding, including background checks, I-9/E-Verify compliance, and equipment/systems coordination
• Administer benefits programs across medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and leave-of-absence cases, resolving employee issues quickly
• Serve as first responder on employee relations matters, conducting investigations and partnering with counsel when needed
• Maintain and enforce HR policies; draft and update the handbook in partnership with legal
• Run performance review cycles and support managers on calibration, feedback, and corrective-action documentation
• Manage HRIS data integrity and reporting in platforms such as Rippling, Gusto, or Workday, and own compliance audits (EEO-1, ACA)
• Support culture programs, including engagement surveys, recognition initiatives, and team events

What We Are Looking For

• 3-6 years of HR generalist experience, ideally in tech or another high-growth environment
• Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law, including Illinois and Chicago-specific requirements
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and strong data/reporting skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with sound judgment and discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable advising managers at all levels
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Bonus: SHRM-CP/CPHR certification, experience with immigration sponsorship coordination, or equity/comp administration exposure