Title: Human Resources Generalist

Location: Support Center, 676 N Michigan Ave Ste 3535, Chicago, IL 60611
Salary Range: up to $75,000; commensurate of experience

Position Function:

The Human Resource (HR) Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including payroll, talent acquisition, compliance, performance management, benefits, leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. The HR Generalist will undertake a wide range of HR tasks, like organizing trainings, assisting recruitment, managing leaves and crafting HR policies. The HR Generalist will be the subject matter expert for the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Paylocity and those vendor relations with Guardian, bSwift, and Principal ensuring all employee records are up-to-date and confidential. The HR Generalist will also act as the main point of contact for employees’ queries on HR-related topics. The goal is to ensure the HR department’s operations runs smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to the organization as a whole.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with the staff recruiter, operations team, and office managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least two (2) years of human resource management experience required; will consider internship experience
• At least one (1) year of recruitment experience
• SHRM-CP a plus.

About Great Lakes Dental Partners

Great Lakes Dental Partners (GLDP) is a rapidly growing private equity backed Dental Support Organization (DSO) headquartered in downtown Chicago with ~30 dental office locations advancing dental healthcare across Illinois and northwest Indiana. We offer dentists and dental specialists the opportunity to focus on clinical excellence for every patient by delivering operational best practices, a variety of business support services, access to the latest dental technology, and best-in-class clinical continuing education. GLDP is pursuing continued network expansion and is backed by Shore Capital Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity firm.

About Shore Capital Partners (SCP)

SCP is a leading lower middle-market healthcare private equity fund based in Chicago. SCP proactively seeks to identify attractive industry niches within healthcare, recruit best-in-class board members, and invest in companies poised for transformational growth and deliver post-investment services to increase value. SCP has more than $2 billion in assets under management which has resulted in 20 platform investments, 200 add-on investments, 150 de novo openings, and 7 exits. Shore’s exits have yielded a multiple of invested capital of 5.9x and an internal rate of return of 96% on average.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60611: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person