Human Resources (HR) Generalist
Naperville, IL
$25 hour
The HR Specialist plays a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle by managing onboarding processes, administering benefits, and ensuring an exceptional experience for our consultants and internal employees. Primary point of contact for external employee issues on payroll and compliance tasks to maintain seamless HR operations.
Key Responsibilities
Onboarding & Pre-Employment
- Coordinate and manage all aspects of the onboarding process for new hires, including background checks, drug screenings, and required employment documentation.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations throughout the onboarding process.
Benefits Administration
- Support annual open enrollment by assisting employees with benefit selections and answering questions regarding plan options.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Liaise with benefit providers to resolve employee inquiries and issues efficiently.
Consultant Care & Employee Relations
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries, concerns, and policy interpretation.
- Foster positive employee relationships to promote engagement and retention.
Payroll & Operational Support
- Assist with payroll preparation, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Support various operational tasks such as employment verifications, audits, and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving processes and enhancing the employee experience.
Office Assistance
- Answer phone, order supplies, manage mailings
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of HR generalist or specialist experience, with exposure to onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll support. Staffing or consulting firm experience is a plus.
- Microsoft Excel proficiency required.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems, payroll software, and benefit platforms.
- Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, preferred
Strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and high attention to detail and accuracy. - Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
STSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local