Human Resources Generalist - The Larko Group
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
About the Job
As a Human Resources Generalist, you will play a pivotal role within this leading financial services firm, directly influencing workforce development and key HR initiatives. In this dynamic position, you will foster a positive company culture and enhance the employee experience. Your expertise will be crucial in areas such as talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and implementing HR policies. Join this team and utilize your skills in a fast-paced environment where your impact will be recognized and celebrated.
Responsibilities
- Work in conjunction with leaders to create and implement programs that enhance talent, structure, and culture in collaboration with the HR Leader.
- Oversee the full recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, and selection through assessment of employment firms, database platforms, and job boards.
- Conduct reference checks, review compensation recommendations, and extend job offers.
- Assess the effectiveness of recruiting plans and strategies.
- Capture and analyze recruiting metrics, developing reports, time to hire, cost per search, and acceptance rates.
- Stay updated on talent trends relevant to the company’s business objectives.
- Analyze market conditions in the geographic location.
- Coordinate and implement recruitment initiatives at universities and colleges.
- Manage all recruiting-related social media efforts.
- Oversee the improvement and maintenance of the new hire orientation process.
- Support the performance management process, including employee goal setting, career development, and professional development tools.
- Work with the executive HR Leader on performance management, identifying training needs/programs.
- Address employee performance concerns and collaborate with hiring managers to develop improvement plans.
- Identify gaps and propose necessary changes to improve processes.
- Act as the subject matter expert for the company’s databases and performance management, benefits administration, and renewal responsibilities.
- Prepare and deliver people metrics, such as turnover costs and performance trends.
- Develop and enhance Human Resources processes and policies.
Ideal Experience
- A bachelor’s degree is required, with a preferred concentration in human resources management.
- A minimum of 3+ years of generalist Human Resources experience.
- Self-directed, ready to learn, and able to pair with and contribute to a strong team.
- Exceptional financial modeling ability and presentation compilation skills.
- Extreme attention to detail, able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, intellectually curious, collaborative, and consistent ownership of work product.
- High integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Exceptional Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills and familiarity with standard HCM and financial databases.
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The Larko Group is a premier Staffing & Recruiting firm based in Chicago, with a nationwide reach, for Direct Hire, Temporary-to-Hire, and Temporary/Project jobs. We specialize in Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Personal Assistant, Chief of Staff, Office Manager, Receptionist, General Office, General Labor (warehouse), Event Support, Project Management, and Customer Service.