The Village of Palatine Human Resources Department is seeking a Human Resources Generalist.

This is a professional position reporting to the Human Resources Director, responsible for benefits administration including health and life insurance plans, flexible spending plan, deferred compensation and other pension plan programs, on-boarding and off-boarding of employees and general support to the Human Resources department.

Essential Job Functions :

• Administers annual Open Enrollment of health benefits by coordinating annual benefits newsletter to benefit-eligible employees, set up of open enrollment in software, and other correspondence to retirees, COBRA participants, and responds to employee questions related to benefit programs.
• Administers the provision of the health insurance, life insurance, section 125, deferred compensation, and IMRF plans and programs. Refers health plan claim appeals to plan administrator.
• Assists departments with hiring and conducts new employee orientation to ensure new employees complete paperwork, receive benefits information.
• Communicates, and monitors policies, procedures, and standards for area of specialization; recommends improvements and revisions when necessary.
• Analyzes data and generates narrative and statistical reports and correspondence for benefits, compensation, and any other required reports.
• Organizes internal Wellness Committee using available resources to encourage development of wellness initiatives throughout the organization.
• Coordinates the input and flow of data in the human resources information system, including payroll.

Qualifications :

Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in the role of employee benefits including prior experience. A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field, or the equivalent experience is required. Certification through HRCI, SHRM or IFEBP preferred. Public sector experience is a plus.

Starting Salary : Hiring range of $75,000 to $105,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Includes an excellent benefits package including participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Hours : Typical work week between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

To Apply : Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the online application.