HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist

Location (city, state): Lisle, IL (Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days remote)

Industry: Transportation / Rail Technology

Pay: $32–$38 / hour

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Our client is a growing transportation and rail technology company focused on operational efficiency and innovation. They have a supportive, collaborative culture and value employee development, safety, and integrity. Addison Group is hiring on their behalf for a temporary HR Generalist role.

Job Description:

This contract role provides maternity leave coverage for a hands-on HR Generalist. The primary focus is employee relations, while also supporting HR reporting, recruiting, and acting as a liaison to internal leaders. This role offers exposure to all HR functions and high visibility to leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and edit time accrual requests, reports, and employee information in UKG
• Assist with recruiting, primarily entry-level and customer service roles
• Serve as a trusted HR partner to leaders, addressing employee issues
• Conduct investigations, terminations, and offboarding
• Collaborate lightly with safety team on workers’ compensation claims
• Maintain accurate HR data and support reporting needs
• Build strong relationships with leaders and guide them through HR processes

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years HR Generalist experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong UKG experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills; calm, approachable, and a good listener

Perks:

• Flexible hybrid schedule with family-friendly culture
• Hands-on HR work with high visibility to leadership
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Modern, clean office in a central location
• Exposure to all facets of HR operations

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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