Associate HR Generalist (Chicago, IL) - Military Veterans

Job Summary
The Associate HR Generalist supports HR and management in delivery of HR services. Under supervision, this individual provides guidance and solutions on human resources operational issues. The Associate HRG serves as contact for employees and answers questions regarding HR policies and procedures. The Associate HRG also ensures the organization's current HR requirements are met and the HR strategy is implemented effectively.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support activity for human resources including the maintenance and reporting of employee and employee related information.
  
• Assist management in maintaining positive employee relations. Coach employees and managers on correct interpretation and administration of Company HR policy.
  
• Ensure internal consistency and worth in administering job evaluations and compensation programs. Facilitate organization development and job evaluation processes. Assist local managers with salary and wage administration to ensure pay consistency and equity.
  
• Liaison between Talent Acquisition and management in the recruitment and selection of candidates.
  
• Conduct new employee on-boarding process.
  
• Work with HR management and managers to determine training needs. Compile data and analyze past and current year training requirements. Support implementation of training programs.
  
• Partner with HR management when conducting local level investigations and resolving team member issues. Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to management. Represent the company, when needed, at unemployment hearings.
  
• Support the leave of absence process in partnership with corporate Leave of Absence team and management to include team member accommodations, communication, etc.
  
• Assist managers with administration of Worker's Compensation policies and procedures. Take lead role in ensuring that employees are returned to work as soon as possible.
  
• Support affirmative action programs. Audit and maintain current work authorizations.
  
• Accountable for maintaining employee records and for HR reporting (headcount report, training records, disciplinary tracking and performance evaluations).
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree.
  

Relevant Work Experience

• HR support or administration experience.
  

Additional

• Position may require travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR or SPHR.
  
• Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
  

Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here .

Every day, we're focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what's right to delivering business results, together, we're better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here .

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.