Human Resources Generalist

Job Type
Full-time
Description
At Everspring, the Human Resources (HR) team is focused on understanding what people need and knowing how to provide it. If you are excited about the world of HR, this is the best place to dive in and make an impact.
We are in search of a qualified and resourceful HR Generalist to support our HR department in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. The HR Generalist will be an important point of contact for our employees when it comes to all Human Resources matters. Additionally, in this role the Generalist will provide day to day administration of payroll, benefits, and compensation, provide support for Everspring's talent acquisition processes, and assist with training and development.
This position reports to the SVP of HR and is based in our headquarters located in Chicago, IL.
Objectives of this Role

• Manage payroll and related activities in conjunction with the SVP of Human Resources
• Lead the administration of employee benefits
• Answer employee questions related to payroll, benefits, leaves of absence, and other HR issues
• Act as the key in-house expert on Everspring's HRIS, Paylocity
• Own and manage HR operations; propose and implement improvements to HR processes
• Manage employee status changes, including onboarding, off boarding, promotions, and transfers, leaves of absence, etc.

Requirements

• Be the primary contact for payroll processing, including semi-monthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, inputting exceptions, hourly employee validations, and benefit changes.
• Liaise with benefit providers to ensure consistency between company and provider records, process changes in benefits, and address issues and exceptions as they arise. Involvement in the annual benefit renewal process.
• Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service to employees covering absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievance matters, organizational change, questions about Everspring policies, and all other employee-relations matters.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of Everspring's HRIS, Paylocity and maintain strong relations with the Paylocity support team. Lead efforts to tailor the product to better serve Everspring's needs.
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding and new hire orientation, including entering data into HR information systems and auditing for accuracy and compliance. Similarly, handle administrative tasks related to employee offboarding and other employee status changes such as promotions, transfers and leaves of absence.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to the development of HR policies.
• Facilitate company-wide meetings and corporate events and activities.
• We operate under a hybrid working model with 2 in-office days per week.
• Full vaccination - as defined by the CDC - is required

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field
• 2-3 yrs. of HR experience in organizations with 100+ headcount
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies
• Prior experience with Paylocity is required.
• Knowledge of multiple state laws, requirements, and regulations will be helpful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset
• Knowledge of HR federal laws and regulations
• Prior experience in helping to plan and manage company events

About Everspring
Everspring, Inc. is an ed-tech trailblazer. We create customized, integrated digital solutions that enable top universities to design and deliver their programs online, with excellence. Our exceptional technology platform and robust supportive services empower universities to focus on teaching engaging content that transforms lives.
We offer a range of full-service turnkey solutions and fee-for-service offerings, as well as a set of innovative standalone products. We deliver industry-leading outcomes in academics and instructional design; market research and program design; marketing and lead generation; recruitment and enrollment services; student support and retention services; and technology infrastructure and analytics. Our proprietary methodologies yield uniquely tailored solutions that drive tangible value for our university partners, their faculty, and their students.
Based in Chicago, Everspring serves a growing number of colleges and universities. Built In Chicago has named us one of the "Best Places to Work" in 2021. We offer benefits that include hybrid work arrangement, FSA, health insurance, dental, short term and long term disability, 401k with an employer match, a generous PTO plan that accrues with tenure, professional development, pet insurance and more!
Covid-19 Note:
In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from Everspring, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination.
EEO:
Everspring is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Everspring makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.