Human Resources Generalist

Are you passionate about fostering a positive and effective workplace? Do you enjoy helping employees thrive while ensuring compliance with HR policies and best practices? We have a great opportunity for you!

The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in supporting the library’s employees by overseeing all aspects of human resources functions. This position ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations while promoting a collaborative and welcoming work environment. The HR Generalist manages employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, and personnel records. They also provide guidance to employees and supervisors, helping to facilitate strategic HR initiatives that support the library’s mission and objectives.

Salary: $75,000-80,000 DOQ, full-time (40 hours per week) exempt

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Options for individual or family coverage. Cost-sharing: Employer pays 90% of the premium for individual coverage & 75% of the premium for family coverage. The library helps cover the cost of higher deductibles by contributing to Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA) depending on the plan chosen. 
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Employee-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance, with optional employee-paid AD&D and supplemental coverage available. 
• Retirement Plans: Employer contributions to an IMRF pension plan (required enrollment) with the option to start a 457 tax-deferred retirement savings plan. 
• Professional Development: Funding for conferences, seminars, and workshops. 
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Counseling and wellness services. 
   

Paid Time Off 

• Vacation, sick leave, floating holiday and paid leave time. 
• 9 paid Holidays (Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, etc.). 
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave. 
• 5 days of paid bereavement and/or emergency leave 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Human Resources or a Business-related field. 
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or HR experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices. 
• Proficiency in payroll systems and standard office software. 
• Strong organizational and project management skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment. 
• Commitment to teamwork and fostering a collaborative work environment. 

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Deadline for application submissions is 3/7/25

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