Financial Services firm is ready to hire an experienced professional in human resources who plays a key role in managing various HR functions within the organization. You will be responsible for supporting employee relations, organizational development and effectiveness, recruiting and retention, positive employee relations, performance management, and continuous improvement with a focus on both strategic and operational aspects of HR, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring the organization’s practices align with business objectives.

Bring your enthusiasm and experience and contribute in a meaningful way to this incredible organization!

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and leaders to develop and drive programs that optimize talent, structure, and culture alongside the Human Resources Manager.
• Manage full cycle recruitment and interview process by targeted sourcing, screening, and selection tools (i.e., evaluation of employment firms, ATS platform(s), job boards).
• Conduct reference checks, review compensation recommendations, and extend offers.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
• Capture and analyze recruiting metrics and develop other recruiting reports (i.e., time to hire, cost per search, acceptance percentage, etc.).
• Remain abreast of talent trends that apply to the company’s business objectives.
• Analyze market conditions in Chicago.
• Coordinate and implement university/college recruiting initiatives.
• Manage all recruiting-related social media efforts.
• Oversee the enhancement and maintenance of the new hire orientation process.
• Support the performance management process (i.e., employee goal setting, career development, and professional development tools).
• Partner with the HR Manager on performance management by identifying training needs and programs.
• Serve as a resource to address employee performance issues and work with hiring managers on improvement plans.
• Be the subject matter expert for the company’s HCM platform.
• Responsible for benefits administration and renewal responsibilities.
• Prepare and deliver people metrics (i.e., turnover costs, performance trends)
• Develop and improve Human Resources processes and policies.

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required with a focus in Human Resources Management.
• A minimum of 4+ years of generalist Human Resources experience.
• Self-directed and eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a strong team.
• Top-tier financial modeling ability and presentation compilation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, intellectually curious, collaborative, and consistent ownership of work product.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Exceptional Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills and familiarity with standard HCM and financial databases.

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