Human Resources Generalist

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HealthWorks, based in the heart of Chicago, improves lives by providing outstanding health and wellness products and experiences for Medicare recipients. Founded in 2018, HealthWorks is culture driven, and has been growing rapidly and doubled in size in the last year alone.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Human Resources Generalist will run the daily functions of the (HR) department including, but not limited to, recruiting, payroll, benefits and leave administration, employee relations, cultural engagement, and day to day enforcement and management of company policies and procedures. This person will also serve as a business partner to leaders across the organization and will work with management to align business objectives with Human Resources strategies.

• Recruiting: opening requisitions, sourcing candidates, performing phone screens, scheduling interviews, and managing the offer extension process
• Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for open positions.
• Conduct background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Run all new hire orientations and employee recognition programs.
• Perform routine tasks that are required to administer and execute human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and learning and development.
• Support and maintain all processes and technology systems.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers.
• Facilitate employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Partner with leadership at all levels of the organization to provide HR consultation – acting as a trusted advisor to both people managers and individual contributors.
• Serve as the administrator for all HR-related online systems and databases.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Partner with the accounting team to facilitate payroll processes.
• Support projects within the Human Resources team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 2 to 5 years of HR experience.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle sensitive and personal information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills, mediation skills and the ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy.
• High energy level and flexible working hours to adapt to company business needs.
• Strong analytical skills – can diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions.
• Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Resourceful and well-organized approach.
• A service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to deliver training sessions to employees if needed.
• Strong critical and creative thinking skills.

• Paid Time Off
• High earning potential for bonuses
• Commuter Benefits
• Company Health Plan
• Dental and Vision
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K benefits 
• Professional growth opportunities
• Generous employee referral bonuses
• Competitive team within a fun and supportive work environment
• Team outings, company sponsored events and sporting activities