Human Resources Genearlist

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We are a purpose-driven nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture.

With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here will definitely have you smiling! The ADA’s headquarters is located just steps from Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and close to public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington D.C., and Maryland area.

We were named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune in 2019 and 2021! Come join our team!

Job Description: 

The Human Resources Generalist is a key role and a member of the HR Team. This position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and provides broad spectrum support for various functional areas across the HR Team. This includes but not limited to Talent Management, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition. This position is responsible for employment compliance guideline models in various HR areas, conducting data collection and compiling results leading to decision-making. They will review current work flows, and work on special projects as assigned. This position also provides innovative solutions, and handles confidential information. This candidate will be willing to embrace the new and bring an energetic self-motivated energy.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources. 
• A minimum of 3 years experience working in a HR office environment.
• Exposure to a variety of HR disciplines.
• Previous experience with Ultipro, HRIS or other HRIS systems.
• Must have excellent oral and written communications, analytical, creative, innovative, multi-tasking, teamworking, problem-solving, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must have knowledge of human resources principles and basic understanding of employment laws.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and exercise independent judgement and discretion on important matters.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; and generate multifaceted problem solving and ideas.
• Must be attentive to detail and reason quickly providing solutions over a cross-section of HR functional areas.
• Must have excellent oral and written communications, analytical, creative, innovative, multi-tasking, teamworking, problem-solving, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Familiarity handling confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge and experience using Agile/Kanban principles.
• Experience with Ultipro HRIS System.
• Professional human resource certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP. 

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

• Promotes Work/Life Balance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
• Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
• Ample Paid time off
• 401(k) 
• Pension
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinance
• 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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