The Plexus Groupe

We have an opening for a Human Resources Generalist at our Deer Park, IL headquarters.. The HR Generalist will work in tandem with the HR team, including the Sr. VP of Human Resources to support the overall business objectives.. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred. Payroll and Benefits Administration experience required.. Familiarity with Paylocity and bSwift is strongly preferred

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The Plexus Groupe — awarded Best Places to Work in Insurance — is looking for candidates who dream big.  We have an opening for a Human Resources Generalist at our Deer Park, IL headquarters.Do you want to be part of a company growing faster than ever? If you are a team player and task-master, you prefer a balance of working with data and people, you thrive in a fast paced environment with deadlines, and you have strong attention to details and follow through, please keep reading… Summary:                                                                                                                                                        The HR Generalist will be highly interactive in recruitment and training, while carrying out additional responsibilities in the areas of employee benefits, compliance, and project management across all Plexus locations.  The HR Generalist will work in tandem with the HR team, including the Sr. VP of Human Resources to support the overall business objectives.Essential Functions: Talent <ul><li>Support business objectives to assist in acquiring top talent which includes sourcing, pre-employment testing, scheduling, orientation and onboarding.</li><li>Manage postings of open positions from end to end to ensure company, state, and federal guidelines are met.  </li><li>Support talent acquisition strategies taking into account business needs, leaves of absences and temp labor. </li><li>Ensure a strong talent pipeline exists for key roles and solutions are in place to source high quality talent in a timely and cost effective manner.</li><li>Attend job fairs and network with local colleges and businesses to source top talent.</li><li>Assist with the annual internship program</li><li>Lead the onboarding program to ensure all employees have satisfactorily completed the necessary requirements.</li><li>Responsible for assigned HR follow-up meetings upon 30, 90 & 180 days of employment for all employees. Partner with the manager and Practice Leader to provide feedback and seek resolution to any concerns.</li><li>Maintains metrics to assist with monitoring the talent acquisition process.</li></ul>Benefits Administration <ul><li>Assists with managing benefits administration for Plexus programs including wellness. </li><li>Processes enrollments; provides benefit education to new, ongoing, and potential employees; and researches and resolves any complications.</li><li>Assists with preparation of annual Form 5500 and updating plan documents, communications, open enrollment, and coordinating other employee benefit education sessions.</li><li>Manages employee leave time for proper record keeping and payment.</li><li>Assists in preparing documentation for recognition award submissions. </li></ul>Payroll and Compensation <ul><li>Records and processes information and benefit changes, liens and garnishments to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions with payroll. </li><li>Assists with preparing data for and processing semi-monthly payroll. </li><li>Conducts regular payroll/benefit audits to ensure payroll is being processed accurately.</li><li>Respond to unemployment claims by preparing required information and documentation.  Attend hearings via phone or in-person, if necessary.</li><li>Assist with conducting a compensation analyses and audits.</li><li>Run reports for the analysis of data related to business decisions.  </li></ul>Project Management/Compliance/Organizational Effectiveness <ul><li>Develop and maintain overall HR project calendar and ensure that key stakeholders are aware of projects and timelines.  </li><li>Completes special projects by clarifying project objectives; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information and managing project milestones and outcomes.</li><li>Works closely with all departments and business units in both planning and implementing HR programs, processes, policies and procedures, as well as, advising and assisting leadership and team members with interpreting and applying company policies and procedures.</li><li>Provide professional consultation and support to management and employees in areas such as benefits, payroll, compensation, labor management, diversity, and organizational effectiveness.</li><li>Employment law/regulations – assist with driving compliance to mitigate risks, including knowing when to escalate to legal experts. </li><li>Collaborates across boundaries to improve the associate experience.</li><li>Uses analytics to inform decisions and recommendations to the business.</li><li>Maintains an enterprise perspective while demonstrating HR expertise perspective while demonstrating HR expertise and using technology to effectively deliver solutions.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred</li><li>5 or more years of experience working knowledge of Human Resources discipline, including benefits, payroll, compensation, etc.</li><li>Payroll and Benefits Administration experience required.  Familiarity with Paylocity and bSwift is strongly preferred</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)</li><li>Possess effective interpersonal skills- friendly but firm when necessary</li><li>Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment required, while keeping an attention to detail</li><li>Excellent organizational skills required</li><li>Ability to work effectively in both a team environment, as well as independently</li><li>Ability to communicate well both orally and verbally required</li><li>Ability to read, write and interpret documents, routine reports and correspondence </li><li>Possess the ability to manage projects and adhere to deadlines </li><li>Proactive to ensuring compliance and changing regulations</li><li>Promote a positive environment and culture</li></ul>The Plexus Groupe is driving the next chapter in the insurance industry with innovation, passion, and excellence. If you are looking to make an impact, and if you seek the freedom and flexibility of a progressive firm with the prowess, technology, and resources of an industry leader, we should talk. PASSION. ALIGNMENT. ACTIONWith offices in Chicago, Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Tampa, The Plexus Groupe is a premier insurance brokerage and risk management consulting company.  We offer our clients innovative insurance strategy and powerful professional resources to protect, preserve and grow.  The Plexus Groupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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