HR Generalist / Corporate Operations Support

HR Generalist / Corporate Operations Support

Location: Lake Forest, IL (on-site/in-person)

Department: Corporate Administration

About Us:

We’re a dynamic mortgage company dedicated to helping our clients achieve their homeownership goals. As part of our growing team, the HR Generalist plays a vital role in supporting our people, ensuring smooth HR operations, and fostering a positive, compliant, and supportive workplace culture.

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist supports all aspects of the employee experience, including payroll, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced mortgage environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support payroll processing, benefits enrollment, and employee recordkeeping.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and offboarding, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and update the company’s HRIS/HCM system; assist employees with questions and system use.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding company policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and assist with related expense documentation.
• Plan and coordinate company-wide meetings, trainings, and conferences, ensuring smooth logistics and effective communication to enhance collaboration and productivity.
• Support compliance efforts, including audits, reporting, and adherence to employment laws.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and HR documentation.
• Partner with management on employee relations, engagement, and communication initiatives.
• Assist with additional administrative and office tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of HR experience
• Familiarity with payroll and benefits administration, is a plus
• Experience using HRIS/HCM systems (e.g., Paycom, ADP, Paylocity, Workday)
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion