Human Resources Generalist

6 days ago

Chicago, IL, United States Matrix Sciences Full time

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to grow your career with a fast-paced, purpose-driven company? Do you bring a strong background in talent acquisition, payroll, and HR systems like ADP? If you're collaborative, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you

What we do:

Matrix Sciences International Inc. provides a uniquely comprehensive scope of laboratory, advisory, research, agriculture, sensory and data management services that support our customers' confidence in bringing safe, quality food to market.

Why This Role Matters

Our work helps food companies identify potential contamination before it impacts their products-ensuring safety, quality, and consumer trust. As an HR Generalist, you'll play a key role in supporting the people and processes that make this mission possible.

Role Summary:

You'll support the daily operations of the HR department, with a focus on talent acquisition, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and HRIS management. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on, collaborative HR environment.

What you'll do:

  • Partner with the Payroll and Reporting Specialist to ensure accuracy in payroll, reporting, compliance, and data management (HRIS, personnel records, SOPs).
  • Lead and support talent acquisition efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding.
  • Administer health and welfare benefit programs, including renewals, changes, communications, and billing reconciliation.
  • Serve as a resource for employee questions related to benefits, policies, and employment matters.
  • Track and document compliance with required training and certifications.
  • Collaborate with managers to maintain accurate job descriptions and support staffing needs.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; recommend updates to policies and procedures.
  • Maintain and update company-wide intranet content.
  • Stay current on HR trends, best practices, and regulatory changes.
  • Experience supporting responsibilities in Canada, including familiarity with provincial employment standards and practices
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
What you bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including talent acquisition and payroll; multi-state and Canadian experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with HRIS systems-ADP Workforce Now and/or Ceridian Dayforce/PowerPay strongly preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and multitasking abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and adaptable approach.
  • Ability to work effectively in a hybrid or remote environment.
What we offer:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Accident & Critical Illness
  • Paid Time-Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits

EEO Statement

Matrix Sciences International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Matrix Sciences is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees. We treat all employees and applicants in conformance with both the spirit and letter of federal, state, and local employment discrimination laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The Company makes all employment decisions without regard to a person's race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform services membership status or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.

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