YMCA of the USA · 1 day ago
HR Generalist
Springfield, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expYMCA of Springfield is a key leader in the community and is seeking an HR Generalist to serve as the primary human resources lead for the Association. This role involves local HR execution, compliance oversight, and enhancing employee experience while coordinating with the shared services provider.
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Responsibilities
Work with hiring managers to define talent needs, recruitment strategies, and enhance the hiring process
Coordinate and attend hiring events
Provide onboarding support and continue that support throughout the employee lifecycle, meeting all compliance requirements, organizational policies and established best practices
Coordinate benefit offerings, renewals, status changes, and open enrollment activities at the Association level, collaborating with brokers as applicable
Manage and monitor leave programs (FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation) in coordination with YESS HR to support return-to-work and workplace accommodations
Serve as the primary staff liaison, providing guidance to employees and volunteers with supervisors on policy interpretation, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution
Support leadership in applying progressive discipline and addressing performance or conduct issues in a consistent and compliant manner
Lead employee engagement initiatives, training coordination, recognition efforts, and wellness programs that align with the YMCA’s mission and values
Identify opportunities to improve HR practices and employee experience
Support Volunteer engagement and retention
Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and YMCA standards and operational policies
Ensure accurate maintenance of the employee handbook, personnel records, I9 documentation, certifications, background checks, and required acknowledgements
Partner with YESS HR and legal counsel on policy updates, investigations, audits, and regulatory inquiries
Ensure accurate maintenance of volunteer records, certifications, background checks, and required acknowledgements
Serve as an advisor to leadership on HR strategy and people related decisions
Provide clerical and administrative support to the CFO as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
5+ years of HR experience, including managing employee relations
Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach
Ability to complete all required YMCA and HR-Specific trainings and certifications within 60 days of employment and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements
Knowledgeable and experienced in Microsoft Suite with a strong skill set in Excel and Forms
Experience managing and administering HRIS platforms
Preferred
SHRM or HRCI certification preferred
2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
Company
YMCA of the USA
YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
Recent News
First Five Years Fund
2025-09-19
2025-03-30
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