Human Resources Generalist

Hope

Human Resources Generalist providing HR support for Hope Residential Academy, overseeing compliance and employee onboarding. Responsible for staffing and managing HR processes for a new initiative in Melrose Park.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeMelrose Park • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in human resources management, including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with employment laws. Proficient in developing employee profiles and managing HRMS systems while ensuring effective communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Human ResourcesSHRM-CP Or SHRM-SCP CertificationTwo Years Of Human Resource ExperienceLeadership ExperienceKnowledge Of Employment-Related Laws

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Hard Skills

Employee OnboardingScreening And InterviewingHRMS Systems ManagementEmployee Profile DevelopmentOffer Letter CreationCompliance ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsAttention To DetailSupervisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteHRIS SystemsTalent Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit AgenciesEducational AgenciesEmployment LawsHuman Resources Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides job offers verbally and in writing to approved candidates
Supports candidates with pre-employment action steps and onboarding
Connects with IT, HR, and Training teams for new employee supports
Ensures compliance and accurately develops employee profiles in HRMS systems
Manages screening, interviewing, and selection of Direct Support Personnel
Initiates Approval to Hire processes and delivers verbal offers of employment
Develops and delivers written offer letters and HR termination letters
Conducts orientations and onboarding for new employees
Completes new employee hiring procedures in HRMS systems
Creates employee personnel files and ensures compliance with deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
Two years of human resource experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred
At least 5 years of leadership experience preferred
Experience with non-profit or educational agencies strongly preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent, Commuter)
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Share, and Match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
Great Work Environment!