Human Resources Generalist

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Blue Plate Catering Full time
Job Summary

Blue Plate Catering is seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Generalist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, HR operations, and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the full life cycle of recruiting, from sourcing and screening candidates to coordinating and attending interviews and managing background checks.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop and implement strategies for attracting a diverse pool of candidates.
  • Prepare and extend job offers, manage new hire paperwork, and ensure a seamless onboarding process by conducting in-person new hire orientations.
  • Continuously review and enhance the orientation program to improve effectiveness, best practices, and alignment with company culture.
  • Represent the company at recruitment events such as career fairs, college days, and networking seminars, building relationships with potential candidates.
  • Serve as a trusted HR advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on company policies, procedures, and legal compliance.
  • Resolve workplace issues promptly, removing obstacles to employee performance and fostering a positive, productive work environment.
  • Advise managers on handling disciplinary matters, assist with corrective action documents, and facilitate sensitive conversations, including disciplinary and termination meetings.
  • Provide timely responses to manager and employee HR inquiries, ensuring professional and supportive follow-up.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records, ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations, including regular I-9 audits.
  • Respond to unemployment claims, manage appeals, and represent the company at unemployment hearings.
  • Administer and update the HRIS system, ensuring that all employee data, including job changes, transfers, and terminations, is recorded accurately and promptly.
  • Track and report on key HR metrics, including headcount, turnover rates, exit interviews, and vendor invoice processing.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to maintain and update job descriptions, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
  • Lead and support the planning and implementation of organizational changes, providing structure and guidance to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Partner with managers to identify necessary adjustments to organizational structures that support improved business processes and efficiency.
  • Work alongside the HR team to cultivate a dynamic and engaging employee experience, reinforcing the company's employee value proposition.
  • Plan and coordinate employee recognition programs, ensuring that achievements are celebrated and employees feel valued.
  • Administer the annual benefits enrollment process, ensuring timely communication and effective facilitation for all employees.
  • Provide support for company safety programs, contributing to a safe and secure workplace.
  • Develop, update, and enforce company policies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, as well as HR best practices.
  • Regularly review and refresh policies to reflect evolving business needs, fostering a consistent and transparent workplace.
  • Assist and support HR team with relevant tasks as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • 4-5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in the hospitality industry, with exposure to recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance.
  • Professional certification in Human Resources, preferred.

Blue Plate Catering is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment with Blue Plate Catering without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.



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