About Scott Byron & Co.

Scott Byron & Co. is a landscape design-build firm dedicated to a client-centered approach for every outdoor design project. We create, cultivate, and curate art in harmony with nature to transform outdoor spaces to last a lifetime. For over 40 years, our firm has continued to celebrate a longstanding reputation for creating elegant, luxurious, and highly personalized environments.

Human Resources Generalist-Recruiter Role:

The Human Resources Generalist will assist with the implementation and administration of a variety of human resource initiatives. This position will support several important HR functions such as recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training and development, compensation and benefits, payroll and employee engagement and satisfaction.

Why Join Scott Byron & Co.

• We focus on giving teammates the freedom to make decisions – without micromanagement. We want team members to feel appreciated and heard while growing themselves and the company.
• We continually build, develop, and invest in our talented team members, allowing us to deliver our client’s dreams in every market we serve.
• We focus on culture; we even have a committee for it! We value authenticity, imagination, equality, fearlessness, and exceptionalism.
• We offer hybrid working and the freedom to make decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts new hire onboarding and orientation that aligns with a positive company culture.
• Schedules, reviews, tracks and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training (new hire and ongoing). This may include trainings involving safety and anti-harassment.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Provides support to employees on various HR related topics such as leaves, compensation, etc. and resolves issues timely, confidentially, and respectfully.
• Assists in the administration of benefit, 401(k) retirement, and workers’ compensation programs.
• Assists in the weekly generation of payroll.
• Responsible for benefit invoice reconciliation on a monthly basis.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains and assists in the development of human resource strategies which include, but are not limited to; record retention and management in electronic and paper format, compliance, safety and health, employee relations and retention.
• Actively promotes human resource programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
• Gathers and analyzes human resource data/metrics to support departmental objectives and initiatives.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and understands policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and talent management.
• Supports staff and organizational initiatives by assisting and participating in event planning for various company-sponsored engagement events and recruitment activities.
• Willingness to travel short distances on occasion by personal vehicle to company sites for employee and supervisor HR assistance, as needed.

Skills and Experience You Offer:

• Believe in a growth mindset, open to change and idea-sharing.
• Contribute to company culture through our mission statement and core values.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• At least two (2) years’ proven experience as HR Generalist and/or Recruiter
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Group Medical Coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We’re committed to developing an inclusive and ethical environment that values diversity and equality. We welcome all candidates of any age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability to apply. Our company culture is based on the idea that individuals of all backgrounds can come together as a team dedicated to quality, creativity, and respect.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to work on-site in Lake Bluff, IL?

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person