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high-performing Employee Services function that combines reliable HR operations with responsive, practical support for employees and leaders across a growing, multi-state organization. As the HR Generalist, you will own…
Human Resources · Chicago, IL
HR Generalist jobs in Chicago, IL
HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.
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$26–$54/hr
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About WPP ProductionWe are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class hum…
Job DescriptionThe HR Business Partner will report to the Director, HR for Retirement & Wealth. This role is responsible for acting as a partner to multiple business units by integrating corporate HR strategy with busine…
We help P&C carriers reinvent Underwriting and Claims through process redesign, operating model transformation, data-driven decisioning, and AI-enabled ways of working. As a Transformation Consultant, you will be expecte…
$120k - $196k
About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Business Lending Advisor (BLA) within Business Banking. The Senior Business Lending Advisor serves as a client-focused sales and advisory leader responsible for driving sec…
$113.4k - $170.2k
collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.Your OpportunityWe are in pursuit of an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our passionate, collaborative, and results-driven team. As…
$190k - $225k
compete, and grow. This is not incremental change. It is a fundamental reimagining of JLL.What the job involves:The Senior Director HR Business Partner for JLL Technologies (JLLT) group exists to make that transformation…
$95k - $140k
enterpriseLeads the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position and conducts regular follow-ups with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans a…
$70k - $90k
believe a workplace food program should be something employees love and look forward to every day. Who We Are Looking For: The HR Generalist is a broad, employee-facing role that supports employees across core HR operati…
We AreAccenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinven…
leaders who can lead effectively in an AI‑augmented workplace and navigate change with confidence. Our team is at the forefront of talent, HR, and organizational consulting, supporting clients across AI‑enabled skilling…
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What hr generalists earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$34 | $54k–$70k |
| Mid level | $34–$44 | $70k–$92k |
| Senior | $41–$54 | $86k–$113k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?
Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.
How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?
Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.
Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.
Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.
How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?
Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.
Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.
Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.
How do you handle open enrollment season?
Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.
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List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.
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Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.
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Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.
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Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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HR Coordinator
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HR Generalist
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Senior HR Generalist
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HR Manager
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HR Business Partner
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