We have partnered with a highly respected, mission-driven organization in the Chicago area to identify a skilled and compassionate Human Resources Generalist to join their People & Culture team!
This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity ideal for an adaptable HR professional with a strong foundation in employee relations, leaves of absence (FMLA/ADA), benefits administration, and compliance. Operating in a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office per week), you will serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership across a broad spectrum of HR operations.
HR Generalist Responsibilities:
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Employee Relations & Investigations: Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries and workplace concerns; assist the HR Manager with workplace investigations, document findings, and coach managers on progressive discipline and performance management.
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Leave Administration & ADA Accommodations: Manage the full lifecycle of leaves of absence (FMLA, medical, parental, state, and company leaves); lead the interactive process for ADA accommodation requests and maintain confidential medical files.
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Benefits & Open Enrollment: Administer health, welfare, and retirement plans; support annual open enrollment, resolve vendor/carrier issues, perform monthly invoice reconciliations, and ensure regulatory compliance (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA).
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Workers’ Compensation & Unemployment: Coordinate workers’ compensation claims with the third-party administrator (TPA); respond to unemployment claims and assist with IDHR/EEOC agency documentation as needed.
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Compensation & Wellness: Conduct salary reviews and provide market data recommendations for internal equity; assist with the planning and promotion of employee wellness initiatives.
HR Generalist Qualifications & Requirements:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required.
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Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of general HR experience with demonstrated focus in employee relations, leave administration (FMLA/ADA), and benefits processing.
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Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS platforms; experience with UKG is strongly preferred.
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Certifications: HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) is a plus.
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Travel & Schedule: Ability to work on-site in Chicago 2 days per week (hybrid schedule) and travel locally up to 20% of the time as needed.
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Clearance: Must be able to clear standard criminal background and child abuse/neglect screenings.
Contract Details:
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Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 2 days in-office per week)
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Pay Rate: $29.00-$34.00/hr
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Benefits: Our consultants are eligible to enroll in medical, dental and vision benefits.
Cas Ngiramowai
Recruiting Lead
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.