Human Resources Generalist

McCready Law was founded in 1999 to help the injured in and around Chicago and Indiana. The firm today has four offices serving clients in various areas of personal injury law. McCready Law has built a solid reputation and has enjoyed significant growth over the years. We care about the community and enthusiastically support the charitable causes that are important to our employees. Our work environment can be defined as one that cultivates a supportive, transparent, team-oriented culture that encourages our people to be their very best - both personally and professionally. Although, we are professional and take our jobs seriously, we are not stuffy or unapproachable. We are real people helping real people.

Think you have what it takes to be our Human Resources Generalist? This isn’t just another boring “wanted ad.” This is your opportunity to work for an established and busy personal injury law firm, providing superlative legal work and customer service to injured individuals. We use cutting edge technology in all aspects of our practice. There are few firms which do things the way we do. Intrigued? Keep reading.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced HR Generalist to join our plaintiff's personal injury law firm. As an HR Generalist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Human Resources functions. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant HR experience, an understanding of HR best practices, and a commitment to maintaining a positive and productive work environment for our staff.

We are open to resumes with experience of 3-5 years in a lower capacity role, ie HR coordinator.

This position can be based out of either of our Chicago offices, but will involve visiting both.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Assist in the recruitment process by posting job openings, reviewing resumes, and conducting initial screenings.
• Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates to schedule interviews and provide relevant information.
• Conduct new hire orientations and facilitate the onboarding process, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed.

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries, benefits, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to the fostering of a positive and inclusive work environment through employee engagement initiatives.

HR Administration:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, both electronically and in physical files.
• Prepare and distribute HR-related documents, including employment contracts, offer letters, and performance evaluation forms.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Support benefits administration by assisting employees with enrollment, changes, and inquiries related to health, dental, retirement, and other benefits.
• Assist in the annual compensation review process by gathering data and preparing relevant reports.

Compliance and Policies:

• Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

Performance Management:

• Assist in the performance management process by tracking performance reviews and providing support to managers.
• Help monitor and document employee performance and progress.

Employee Offboarding:

• Manage the offboarding process, including exit interviews and necessary paperwork.

Special Projects:

• Contribute to HR-related projects and initiatives aimed at improving overall HR processes and the employee experience.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in a HR generalist capacity
• Understanding of HR principles, practices, and legal regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Paylocity is a plus. Microsoft Office Suite experience is a must.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Important Characteristics to be a part of the McCready Law team:

Detail oriented and accurate; strong work ethic; self-motivated; eager to learn; positive attitude about work, life and the world.

We offer health and dental benefits, 401k, profit sharing, and bonuses. If you want to work at a firm which does it right and will continue to thrive in the future, apply now!

Compensation based on experience.

McCready Law is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (Required)
• Human resources: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606