Human Resources Generalist

Are you a passionate HR professional with a love for books and a knack for HRIS? 

We’re on the hunt for a driven HR Generalist with 3-5 years of experience who is ready to bring their expertise to a vibrant and fast-growing company. At Sourcebooks, we’re reimagining publishing and we need a forward-thinking HR professional to help us build a creative, engaged, and innovative workplace. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to play a pivotal role in shaping our culture, we’d love to meet you! 

As an HR Generalist at Sourcebooks, you’ll be at the heart of our HR efforts, supporting a wide range of HR programs while driving employee engagement across a hybrid workforce. You’ll also play a key role in optimizing our HRIS to streamline processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve efficiency. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how we build and nurture a culture that’s passionate about books and growth. 

This position is hybrid with 3 days in-office in Naperville and 2 days remote.   This is an exempt position with a salary range of $60,000 - $70,000 (salary to commensurate with experience). 

What You’ll Do: 

• Administer and support a variety of HR programs such as onboarding, benefits, performance management, employee recognition, and leave administration. 
• Manage and continually optimize our HRIS (preferably ADP) to ensure data accuracy, efficiency, and an exceptional user experience. 
• Innovate and lead the development of procedures for streamlining HR processes—both manual and automated—making reporting faster, smarter, and more accurate. 
• Work closely with the payroll team to ensure HRIS data is seamlessly aligned with payroll systems and employee changes are properly reflected. 
• Use your analytical skills to create insightful HR metrics reports and recommend process improvements. 
• Assist our Associate Director of Talent Acquisition with recruitment efforts, from scheduling interviews to attending recruiting events and partnering with colleges/universities to find top talent. 
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, while also ensuring adherence to Sourcebooks policies. 
• Partner with our Sr. HR Director on employee relations, offering guidance to managers and staff on HR policies and resolving any issues. 
• Collaborate with the HR team to plan and execute engaging employee activities that inspire creativity and foster a positive workplace culture. 
• Be the go-to HR resource for employees, answering questions and helping them navigate HR processes. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. 
• 3-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role with a strong background in HRIS systems (preferably ADP). 
• A passion for process improvement and data analysis. You’ll be comfortable diving into HR metrics to uncover insights and optimize processes.
• Experience in key HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits, and performance management. 
• A growth mindset, eager to collaborate with a team and contribute ideas that drive change. 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with employees across all levels of the organization. 
• A proactive attitude with the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and care.

Why Sourcebooks? 

• We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), short- and long-term disability insurance, life/AD&D insurance, and generous paid time off. 

• You’ll be part of a company that’s reimagining the publishing industry with bold, innovative ideas. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds—hundreds of national bestsellers and awards later, we’re just getting started. 

• Our culture is built on collaboration, creativity, and a shared love of books. At Sourcebooks, you’ll work alongside passionate, book-loving colleagues who are dedicated to changing the world, one story at a time. 

Please be sure to include a strong cover letter expressing your interest in the role and Sourcebooks along with salary expectations.

 Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.

Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. 
 
As Newsweek’s #2 Most Loved Workplace in 2024 and a recognized leader in innovation by Fast Company (2024 Most Innovative Companies, 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators), we use a mission-driven, data-centered approach to drive success for our authors and their books. We’re a thriving entrepreneurial company that creates books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we’ve been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are passionate book lovers dedicated to connecting books to readers in innovative ways. Story by story, book by book we have changed more than 300 million lives. Join us as we change 300 million more.