Kenneth Young Center is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Bowling Green

Overview

Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.

Benefits

Kenneth Young Center offers a robust benefit package that is highly competitive and available to all full-time employees:

• 403(b) plan with organizational matching
• Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - BCBS)
• Dental (BCBS) and Vision Insurance (BCBS) with low employee premiums
• Long Term and Short Term Disability (BCBS), no cost to employee
• Flexible Spending Account (with annual rollover)
• Basic life insurance (50k) paid for by the organization with option for additional voluntary coverage for self, spouse, or dependents (BCBS)
• Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses
• Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (with increases based on seniority)
• 8 Paid Organization-Wide Holidays
• 3 Personal Floating Holidays annually

Job Scope

Responsible for performing HR-administration related duties on a professional level and under the direction of the Director of Talent & Culture. The HR Generalist supports day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Team, as well as supports the following functional areas: payroll, benefits, onboarding, recruitment support, training/professional development, compliance tracking, and employment relations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides recruitment support – updates job descriptions, screens applicants, coordinates interviews, attending career fairs, and supports additional talent acquisition functions as needed.
• Provides general day-to-day support for Human Resources functions, including monitoring and responding to the HR inbox, directing inquiries, routing requests, maintaining files, and maintaining departmental organization.
• Supports benefits administration and payroll processing – works alongside Benefits Coordinator to partner with benefits broker, vendor management, claims resolution, change reporting, reviewing and reconciling invoices (medical, dental, life & disability)
• Responsible for benefits portal administration – directs employees to make changes in coverage and information updates; assists in leading benefits orientation
• Supports with employee onboarding paperwork, maintains and updates employee information and files; assists with new hire process
• Assists with coordinating FMLA, ADA, and additional types of leave; answers employee questions and manages procedures
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
• Assists with tracking and documenting FMLA requests, LOA requests (STD/LTD/Unpaid), W/C claims & ADA cases
• Assists with annual EEO-1 reporting and OSHA reporting requirements
• Assist in coordinating professional development efforts and trainings
• Communicate Human Resources information to employees, ensure compliance with all HR requirements.
• Cultivate relationships with staff members and vendors.
• Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures as assigned; lead training when necessary
• Support the Employee Relations Specialist in notetaking, record-keeping, and in investigations as required
• Participates in department staff meetings, supervision, and attends other meetings/trainings as assigned
• Supports additional projects as assigned

Travel

• The employee is required to travel by automobile to and from Schaumburg, Elk Grove Township, and other office locations as much as several times monthly as well as occasional meetings/trainings in and around KYC’s catchment area.
• Employee will attend recruitment events throughout Chicagoland, as much as several times per month, during peak recruitment seasons.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in related field of study
• Three (3) to five (5) years human resources experience required
• Preferred experience as an HR Generalist, with experience in any combination of the following competencies: Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Talent Acquisition / Recruitment, Employee Relations, Training & Development, Leave Management, and additional specialties
• Excellent computer skills; experience using an HRIS and managing employee files, documents, and spreadsheets

Schedule/Time Keeping

• Full-time, Salaried, Exempt, 37.5 hour work week

Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.