Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc. is an employee-owned company that offers investment banking, ESOP advisory and valuation services to support the growth and ownership transition strategies of middle-market organizations. Our core values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Passion are the foundation of our business. As an employee-owned firm, cultural fit is extremely important to us. Many companies talk about their culture – but we believe a truly special environment is formed when you build successful people around you. When you are passionate about what you do and those around you, it shows.

Our employee-owners enjoy a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where they are given as much responsibility as their experience and capabilities permit. We are currently seeking an HR Generalist to join our team in our Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois headquarters. As an HR Generalist you will be responsible for a wide range of Human Resources activities, including but not limited to recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, screening, and interviewing candidates for open positions; collaborating with hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for each opening.
• Coordinating onboarding and offboarding of team members; including scheduled check-ins and exit interviews.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures while displaying a high level of business acumen and discretion.
• Facilitating performance evaluation processes, providing guidance to managers on performance-related issues, and recommending steps to improvement.
• Administering the employee benefit program, coordinating open enrollment, answering employee inquiries and coordinating with providers as needed.
• Maintaining accurate employee records in various HR databases and systems, ensuring compliance with relevant federal, state and local regulations and internal policies.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field; SHRM or PHR certification preferred.
• Five years of HR generalist experience working in a multi-location professional services environment; three years of experience sourcing and recruiting within the financial services industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with employees; demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong understanding of employee benefit offerings.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems, HR technologies Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and the ability to develop practical solutions.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future