Mixam · 6 days ago
HR Advisor (Generalist)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yrMixam is a dynamic company focused on supporting its people, and they are seeking an HR Advisor to manage the employee lifecycle and provide HR support across various regions. The role involves leading employee relations, maintaining compliance, and ensuring a positive onboarding experience for new hires.
InternetManufacturingPrintingSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Lead and resolve ER cases including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management across US and Canada, with supporting duties for the UK
Maintain and evolve employee handbooks and HR policies to ensure strict compliance with federal and state/provincial laws (predominantly in the US)
Own the end-to-end onboarding process for new starters in the Chicago office and remote regions, ensuring a welcoming and professional "Mixam" introduction
Act as the super-user for our HRIS (Rippling), ensuring 100% data integrity, accurate record-keeping, and efficient self-service workflows
Support with and partner with finance and external providers to support bi-weekly payroll inputs and manage US benefits administration
Liaise with our Employer of Record (EOR) partners for international regions (Europe/Philippines) to ensure global alignment
Act as a "people person" in the Chicago office, fostering strong relationships with our Customer Service, Care, and Supply Chain teams to drive engagement
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in an HR Advisor or Generalist role, ideally within a tech, eCommerce, or high-growth startup environment
Strong expertise in US Employment Law is essential; experience with UK (CIPD standards), Canadian, or Australian labor practices is a significant advantage
Proficient with HRIS platforms (experience with Rippling is a major plus) and standard office suites (Google Workspace/Microsoft Excel)
Professional HR certification: SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR/ UK equivalent CIPD Level 5 or above
Impeccable verbal and written communication skills with the ability to navigate cross-cultural nuances effectively
Comfortable being a 'team of one' locally while collaborating globally; ability to shift priorities quickly in a scaling business
A genuine passion for supporting employees and managers with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
Benefits
Paid vacation 15 days, increasing to 20 and 25 with length of service.
Hybrid working arrangement - up to 2 days per week in the office. 3 days remote.
Company
Mixam
Mixam offers booklet printing, brochure printing, leaflet printing, business printing, magazines, stationery, and flyer printing services.
Founded in 2007
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Butch Porcaro
Director of Strategic Partnerships
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