Location: Bensenville, IL (On-Site)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Status: Full-time (Exempt)

Compensation: Starting at $65K Annually

$300 Sign-On Bonus After The Completion of the 90-Day Probationary Period

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level in some or all the following functional areas: benefits administration, HRIS and HR reporting, employee relations, performance management, employment law compliance, and policy implementation.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all organization personnel.

• Assisting in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.

• Participating in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.

• Maintaining human resource information system records and compiling reports from the database.

• Administering health and welfare plans, including enrollments and terminations.

• Serving as the COBRA administrator for the company.

• Ensuring employee understanding of benefits programs through regular communication and counseling.

• Acting as a liaison with insurance carriers and fostering effective relationships with client representatives.

• Serving as a resource for payroll/HR contacts to ensure compliance with benefits and HR policies.

• Preparing government reports related to EEO compliance or other HR functions.

• Monitoring employee eligibility for benefits plans and processing enrollment, cancellation, or changes.

• Conducting new-employee orientations and assisting with employee relations counseling and exit interviewing.

• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.

• Managing Workers Compensation Claims and OSHA reporting.

• Investigating and resolving associate relations issues.

• Demonstrating skill in data analysis techniques.

• initiating internal communication announcements.

• Assisting with FMLA/Leave administration reporting and processing.

• Managing timecards for temp staffing and reconciling invoices with staffing agencies.

• Overseeing company-wide events.

• Conducting regular HR audits for compliance

• Reviewing and processing all unemployment claims.

• Assisting with policy addendums and updates.

• Reviewing and advising on changes regarding temp staffing contracts.

  Competencies

• Strong communication skills.

• Relationship management.

• Critical Evaluation.

• Ethical Practice.

• Multi-tasking ability.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Problem-solving.

• Organization.

  Supervisory Responsibility

  This position has no supervisory responsibility.

  Work Environment

  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

  Required Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field and two to four years of experience in a human resource generalist role.

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential is a plus.

• Must have intermediate computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and knowledge of Google‐based programs such as Google Sheets/Docs.

  Work Authorization

  Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

  What We Offer

• Annual Performance Review-Up to 3% at 90-day review. Up to 8% at a yearly review

• Annual Perfect Attendance gift card Ceremony

• Casual Work Environment

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Birthday Celebration with Gift Card Distribution

• Employee of the Month Celebration

• Generous Paid Time off Program

• Insurance Coverage which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Monthly Company Activities and Celebrations

• Monthly Manager Lunches

• Paid Holidays

• Potential for Advancement

• Spotlight Employee Recognition

• 401(k) with Employer Match

  Midwest Goods Inc. was founded in 2014 and is a wholesale distributor of vape and electronic cigarette products. We rely on meeting our ethical principles and maintaining our business integrity, as well as our approach to our business which we call Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress. In the spirit of service, we expect all of our employees to demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and a welcoming attitude to our customers, vendors, and each other. Every day our employees combine their individual skills and contributions to achieve collective success.

  Our team spirit is based on a sense of shared purpose, communication, and mutual respect. Our business is to serve others and to continuously improve the services and products we provide. In the spirit of progress, we support and encourage all of our employees to shape their own future and to grow with the Company. We also encourage each employee to take the initiative and look for new, different, and innovative ways to better serve our customers and vendors.

  Midwest Distribution is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under Federal, State, or local law.

  Midwest Distribution is committed to creating a workplace that inspires and enables our employees to be the best they can be so that we can grow as a company, team, and family. We believe diversity, equality, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation, and achieving long-term success.

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