Catalyst Partners is hiring: Human Resources Generalist in Chicago

Description

A leading Private Equity firm is seeking a dynamic HR Generalist (AVP) to join its Chicago office. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping recruiting, HR operations, and talent strategy at a high-performing investment firm.

You’ll partner with senior leaders, drive firmwide recruiting efforts, and own critical HR initiatives, from onboarding to HRIS implementation, all while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for operations roles and support with investment hiring processes.
• Manage scheduling, candidate experience, and external recruiting partnerships.
• Build strong pipelines and creative sourcing strategies.
• Support with junior talent programming.
• Own onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Drive implementation of a new HRIS and oversee related project management.
• Support compensation, reporting, and data-driven HR processes.
• Partner directly with senior leaders on ad hoc HR projects.
• Take ownership of initiatives in Learning & Development, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Draft and issue offer letters quickly and accurately.
• Drive initiatives that reinforce the firm’s values and employee engagement across global or multi-office teams.

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience in a lean, high-performing team.
• Prior recruiting experience (financial or professional services experience a plus).
• Comfortable working with senior, high-touch stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong reporting and Excel skills.
• Experience with Dayforce or UKG is a plus (not required).
• Confident, proactive communicator with a collaborative, low-ego approach.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, unstructured environment with shifting priorities.