Human Resources Generalist – Benefits & Recruiting

Location: Wheaton, IL
Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 base salary + bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Financial Services

About the Opportunity

Six Degrees Search is partnering with an established, growing financial services firm in Wheaton, Illinois, to identify an HR / Business Manager.

Our client currently has approximately 22 employees and has ambitious plans for continued growth. They are seeking a hands-on HR professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking initiative, and helping build the processes and infrastructure needed to support an expanding organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in recruiting, employee benefits, and general HR administration who wants to take ownership of day-to-day HR responsibilities while growing professionally.

This is a hands-on position, not a traditional people-management role. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently, solve problems, and contribute to both HR and general business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.

• Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and support workforce planning.

• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, orientation, and employee documentation.

• Help develop recruiting and onboarding processes as the organization grows.

Benefits Administration & Employee Relations

• Coordinate employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefits.

• Manage annual open enrollment and assist employees with benefits questions and elections.

• Work with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and outside vendors.

• Maintain employee records and assist with employee relations matters.

• Support HR compliance, policies, and employee communications.

HR Operations & Process Improvement

• Maintain HR systems, personnel records, and employee documentation.

• Support payroll administration and coordinate employee changes.

• Develop and improve HR policies, procedures, workflows, and internal processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and employee experience.

• Help establish scalable HR practices to support future growth.

Business & Office Operations

• Support leadership with general business administration and special projects.

• Coordinate office operations and vendor relationships.

• Assist with internal communications and operational initiatives.

• Take ownership of administrative responsibilities that help the organization operate efficiently.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–10 years of progressive HR experience, with flexibility for candidates who bring the right combination of skills.

• Hands-on experience with recruiting, onboarding, and employee benefits administration.

• Experience or exposure within financial services, banking, insurance, mortgage, investment management, or a related industry is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with HR systems, payroll processes, and employment compliance.

• Experience working with benefits brokers and insurance carriers is a plus.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and take initiative.

• Comfortable working in a smaller organization where responsibilities may evolve.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• Join an established financial services organization with significant growth plans.

• Take ownership of a broad range of HR responsibilities.

• Work closely with company leadership.

• Help develop and improve HR processes rather than simply maintaining existing procedures.

• Opportunity for increased responsibility and professional growth as the organization expands.

• Competitive base salary of $75,000–$85,000 plus bonus and employee benefits.

Interested?

If you're a hands-on HR professional with recruiting and benefits experience who enjoys working in a growing organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.