Fiducient Advisors is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Chicago

This range is provided by Fiducient Advisors. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Fiducient Advisors provides tailored and personalized investment consulting services to clients such as retirement plan sponsors, endowments and foundations, private clients, and financial institutions. We operate with over 200 professionals nationwide, supporting our distinct purpose of helping clients prosper.

Fiducient Advisors seeks a curious, dedicated, and humble Human Resources (HR) Generalist to join our team. In the HR Generalist role, you will leverage your experience in a wide variety of HR functions including engagement and culture, payroll, policy, benefits and leaves of absence. You will be seen as a valued member of the HR team and a central part of the firm’s fabric.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for all benefit-related questions, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and life insurance.
• Lead the leave of absence process and disability-related needs for all colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and internal company policies.
• Work closely with the Head of HR on engagement initiatives, including leading employee resource groups and serving on the firm’s Engagement Committee.
• Partner with the Head of HR on Employee Handbook updates and policy changes.
• Play a critical role in offboarding processes and conducting exit interviews, tracking data and trends.
• Create HR forms, templates, internal communications and presentation materials as needed.
• Respond to employee inquiries by providing information, guidance, and directions on programs, processes, and procedures.
• Partner with the Head of HR in the investigation process, including participation in interviews and completion of investigation summaries.
• Participate in communications, follow-up, and questions pertaining to the overall performance management process across the firm.
• Participate in the administration of compensation, bonus, and incentive programs.
• Oversee internal files and ensure data accuracy within the HRIS (Ulti-Pro) and other databases by performing regular audits.
• Assist in the preparation of HR documents, including severance documents, exit interview summaries, and promotion letters.
• Serve as back-up to the Sr. Talent Development Specialist as needed for special projects. Serve as back-up to the HRIS Specialist on onboarding, offboarding, and payroll-related topics.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Perform administrative duties and manage ad-hoc projects to support daily HR operations.

Required Education, Professional & Technical Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Three or more years’ experience in an HR Generalist (or equivalent) capacity
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Strong understanding of HRIS, ATS or other HR-related system preferred
• Must exhibit a high degree of discretion and judgement
• Proven ability to clearly communicate to colleagues at all levels of the organization required
• Team-oriented attitude required; desire to work as part of a collaborative, productive team
• Thoughtful ability to establish rapport and build relationships.
• Exceptional communication in a public setting with notable writing and presentation skills.
• Adaptability when priorities shift and able to work independently.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Innovative, curious, and enthusiastic.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and collaborative working relationships to support a sense of belonging.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes inclusion and belonging.
• This role may travel up to 5% of the time for training and or business/events.
• This role offers a hybrid work model with three days in one of our professional office environments and two days remotely.

Physical Job Expectations

The physical job expectations described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information.
• The person in this position may at times need to move throughout the building to access different areas.
• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their primary responsibilities.

What We Offer (Summary Highlights)

A workplace that welcomes authenticity and practices acceptance for what makes each of us different. We are committed to educating our team, growing as a firm, and taking intentional actions related to inclusion and belonging. We strive to be active participants of change in and outside our industry.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Paid Time Off

• Generous PTO with optional rollover
• Personal/Sick Time
• 10 Holidays with additional half days off for specific holidays throughout the year
• Bereavement Time –inclusive time off for a loved one, unborn child, or pet.
• Employer Paid Parental, Personal and Family leaves.
• Professional Development Day for eligible exams

Work Life Convenience Benefits

• Exclusive Wellness Benefit Programs from VirginPulse, Care.com, Torchlight, Real Appeal, Peloton and more
• KindBody – Family & Fertility Assistance
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Designation reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Resource Groups, Mentorship Program & New Hire Cohort
• 401K Plan with company match
• Cell Phone Reimbursement Program

The following equal employment opportunity statement is provided in lieu of the original formatting: Fiducient Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Note: This summary reflects information about the role as provided and does not implement any changes to your current or future status; refer to official job postings for the most current information.