Human Resources Generalist

Elk Grove - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Human Resources Generalist

Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care recovery-oriented support community prevention LGBTQ outreach older adult services and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger healthier communities.

Kenneth Young Center offers arobust benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:

403(b) plan with organizational matching
Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - BCBS)
Dental (BCBS) and Vision Insurance (BCBS) with low employee premiums
Long Term and Short Term Disability (BCBS) no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Account (with annual rollover)
Basic life insurance (50k) paid forby the organization and option for additional voluntary coverage for self spouse or dependents (BCBS)
Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses
Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balanceKYCalso offers agenerous amount of paid time off and staff holidays.

4weeks of Paid Time Off (With increases based on seniority)
8 Paid Organization-Wide Holidays
3Personal Floating Holidays annually

Job Scope: Responsible for performing HR-administration related duties on a professional level and under the direction of the Director of Talent & Culture. The HR Generalist supports day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Team as well as supports the following functional areas: payroll benefits onboarding recruitment support training/professional development compliance tracking and employment relations.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides recruitment support updates job descriptions screens applicants coordinates interviews attending career fairs and supports additional talent acquisition functions as needed.
Provides general day-to-day support for Human Resources functions including monitoring and responding to the HR inbox directing inquiries routing requests maintaining files and maintaining departmental organization.
Supports benefits administration and payroll processing works alongside Benefits Coordinator to partner with benefits broker vendor management claims resolution change reporting reviewing and reconciling invoices (medical dental life & disability)
Responsible for benefits portal administration directs employees to make changes in coverage and information updates; assists in leading benefits orientation
Supports with employee onboarding paperwork maintains and updates employee information and files; assists with new hire process
Assists with coordinating FMLA ADA and additional types of leave; answers employee questions and manages procedures
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
Assists with tracking and documenting FMLA requests LOA requests (STD/LTD/Unpaid) W/C claims & ADA cases
Assists with annual EEO-1 reporting and OSHA reporting requirements
Assist in coordinating professional development efforts and trainings
Communicate Human Resources information to employees ensure compliance with all HR requirements.
Cultivate relationships with staff members and vendors.
Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures as assigned; lead training when necessary
Support the Employee Relations Specialist in notetaking record-keeping and in investigations as required
Participates in department staff meetings supervision and attends other meetings/trainings as assigned
Supports additional projects as assigned

Travel

The employee is required to travel by automobile to and from Schaumburg Elk Grove Township and other office locations as much as several times monthly as well as occasional meetings/trainings in and around KYCs catchment area.
Employee will attend recruitment events throughout Chicagoland as much as several times per month during peak recruitment seasons.

Position Requirements

Bachelors degree required; preferably in related field of study
Three (3) to five (5) years human resources experience required;
Preferred experience as an HR Generalist with experience in any combination of the following competencies: Payroll Administration Benefits Administration Talent Acquisition / Recruitment Employee Relations Training & Development Leave Management and additional specialties
Non-profit experience preferred
Excellent computer skills; experience using an HRIS and managing employee files documents and spreadsheets
Excellent communication skills

Schedule/ Location:

Full-time Salaried Exempt 37.5 hour work week
Position is hybrid; primary office space will be located in Schaumburg IL with some travel to different offices throughout the Northwest Suburbs.

Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Human Resources GeneralistKenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago we offer a wide range of services inclu...