Sr. HR Generalist

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Chicago, IL
  • $75,000–$85,000 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to join our clients' team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys leading people, partnering with leadership, and driving HR initiatives that support business growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong benefits administration expertise, prior supervisory experience, and a collaborative leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted HR partner to leadership and employees.
  • Lead day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, compliance, and policy administration.
  • Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, employee education, vendor coordination, and issue resolution.
  • Support performance management, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Supervise and develop HR team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning efforts as needed.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovative HR solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and extensive HR experience will be considered.
  • 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.
  • Experience managing direct reports strongly preferred.
  • Strong benefits administration background required.
  • Thorough knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Why Apply?

  • Competitive salary: $75,000 - $85,000 depending on experience
  • Direct hire opportunity
  • Visible leadership role with influence across the organization
  • Opportunity to bring fresh ideas and make a meaningful impact
  • Collaborative and team-oriented culture
  • Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Ryan Tegtmeier

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$75,000–$85,000 Per Year

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