HR Generalist

Vista Health System is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to assigned departments. This role supports a broad range of HR functions including recruitment employee relations onboarding compensation and benefits performance management payroll support compliance and workforce initiatives.

The HR Generalist will play a critical role in fostering a positive employee experience ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting organizational goals through effective HR practices.

• Serve as a consultant to leaders and employees on HR-related matters
• Support employee engagement initiatives recognition programs and retention strategies
• Assist in workplace investigations and resolution of employee concerns
• Contribute to employee survey action planning and engagement strategies

• Lead full-cycle recruitment to ensure timely and effective hiring
• Partner with leadership to develop annual recruitment strategies
• Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding processes

• Assist with market analysis and ensure internal/external pay equity
• Support benefits education enrollment and administration in collaboration with benefits specialists
• Maintain working knowledge of benefit programs and applicable laws
• Support payroll processes including auditing time records assisting with payroll preparation and ensuring accuracy of employee pay
• Partner with payroll and finance teams to resolve discrepancies manage adjustments and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws
• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay deductions and payroll processes

• Assist in developing job descriptions and performance standards
• Support performance improvement plans and coaching strategies
• Coordinate and facilitate employee training and development programs

• Administer and track leave of absence programs including FMLA
• Coordinate workers compensation cases and ensure proper documentation and compliance
• Partner with leadership on return-to-work strategies

• Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with HR OSHA and regulatory standards
• Ensure compliance with federal state (Illinois) and healthcare-specific regulations
• Manage required logs and documentation including I-9s OSHA records payroll-related records and credential tracking

• Support policy development implementation and compliance
• Manage employee separations including final pay coordination and offboarding processes
• Lead or participate in HR projects aligned with organizational goals
• Deliver clear and effective employee communications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Psychology or related field preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR generalist experience
• Prior experience in recruitment employee relations and payroll support preferred
• Healthcare experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations including FMLA wage and hour laws and Illinois employment law
• Excellent communication interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong technology aptitude preferred
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Primarily office-based with frequent sitting and occasional standing or walking
• May interact with patients and clinical environments
• Ability to manage emergency or urgent HR situations as needed
• May require travel to local clinics and job fairs

At Vista we are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where employees can thrive. Our HR team plays a key role in shaping a culture of respect accountability and excellence in patient care.