• HR Generalist

    The Walsh Group (Chicago, IL)


    OVERVIEW

    Our Company is growing and so is the Human Resources Department! We are currently seeking an energetic and talented individual to join our team as a **Human Resources Generalist** in our Corporate Office located in Chicago, IL.

     

    As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

    There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

    + Challenging, complex work

    + Creative and innovative problem-solving environment

    + Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work

    + Opportunities for growth, training, and development

    + Flexibility in career path & progression

    + Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Manage accurate and timely employee records in all required systems and personnel files. This would include the accurate processing of new hires, transfers, promotions, rate changes, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

    + Serve as primary point of contact for employee inquiries, whether it be through email or phone call. This includes completing research, coordinating investigations, and accurately updating system records.

    + Communicates timely and efficiently with all levels of employees. This includes responding to requests by individuals ranging from jobsite personnel to Business Group Leaders and Ownership in a professional manner as well as understanding what information can be relayed as to keep within legal requirements regarding Personal Protected Information. These requests can be in regard to pending personnel changes, company polices, employee benefits, employee salary and bonus information.

    + Generate reports of various topics through HRIS system and analyze HR metrics as needed. May include merging data, completing V-Looks, etc. to obtain the necessary information.

    + Develop HR training material, i.e. HIP presentations, and HR newsletter articles.

    + Assist with employee benefit programs, including communication, enrollments, changes, and terminations ensuring accuracy and compliance.

    + Participates in developing and executing department goals. Makes suggestions as to new processes that could help improve the department and handles any assigned projects that arise from these suggestions as new goals.

    + Complete various internal HR Audits as required, which may include Form I-9 reviews, to ensure compliance and data integrity.

    + Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. Reviews personnel actions submit for minimum wage requirements and proper completion of I9, E-Verify, Federal W-4, and State tax forms (when applicable).

    + Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    + Must be able to work in fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and prioritize workflow according to both urgency and importance

    + Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or 3 - 5 years of equivalent work experience

    + Excellent customer service skills, written and oral

    + General understanding of all major US federal employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, USERRA, FLSA, etc.). A plus if you are familiar with Canadian/Ontario regulations.

    + Previous Human Resources work experience, 1 - 3 years is desired

    + Working knowledge of MS Office Applications

    + Knowledge of the OFCCP program a plus

    + Canadian experience is a plus

    + Salary Range: $27.24 - $40.85

    **Division:** Service Group

    **Job Category:** Human Capital

    **Job Type:** Full_time

     

    Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

     

    The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected].

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran