Human Resources Generalist - Benefits & Recruiting
Zaddy Solutions· Management Consulting· Oct 15, 2026 · 12d ago
Wheaton, IL
In office
Full-time
Principal
$70K–$85K
3+ years exp
Job description
Human Resources Generalist – Benefits & Recruiting
Location: Wheaton, IL
Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 base salary + bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Financial Services
About the Opportunity
Six Degrees Search is partnering with an established, growing financial services firm in Wheaton, Illinois, to identify an HR / Business Manager.
Our client currently has approximately 22 employees and has ambitious plans for continued growth. They are seeking a hands-on HR professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking initiative, and helping build the processes and infrastructure needed to support an expanding organization.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in recruiting, employee benefits, and general HR administration who wants to take ownership of day-to-day HR responsibilities while growing professionally.
This is a hands-on position, not a traditional people-management role. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently, solve problems, and contribute to both HR and general business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting & Onboarding
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Manage full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
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Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and support workforce planning.
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Coordinate new-hire onboarding, orientation, and employee documentation.
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Help develop recruiting and onboarding processes as the organization grows.
Benefits Administration & Employee Relations
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Coordinate employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefits.
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Manage annual open enrollment and assist employees with benefits questions and elections.
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Work with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and outside vendors.
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Maintain employee records and assist with employee relations matters.
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Support HR compliance, policies, and employee communications.
HR Operations & Process Improvement
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Maintain HR systems, personnel records, and employee documentation.
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Support payroll administration and coordinate employee changes.
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Develop and improve HR policies, procedures, workflows, and internal processes.
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Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and employee experience.
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Help establish scalable HR practices to support future growth.
Business & Office Operations
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Support leadership with general business administration and special projects.
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Coordinate office operations and vendor relationships.
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Assist with internal communications and operational initiatives.
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Take ownership of administrative responsibilities that help the organization operate efficiently.
Qualifications
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Approximately 3–10 years of progressive HR experience, with flexibility for candidates who bring the right combination of skills.
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Hands-on experience with recruiting, onboarding, and employee benefits administration.
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Experience or exposure within financial services, banking, insurance, mortgage, investment management, or a related industry is strongly preferred.
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Familiarity with HR systems, payroll processes, and employment compliance.
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Experience working with benefits brokers and insurance carriers is a plus.
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Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and take initiative.
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Comfortable working in a smaller organization where responsibilities may evolve.
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?
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Join an established financial services organization with significant growth plans.
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Take ownership of a broad range of HR responsibilities.
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Work closely with company leadership.
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Help develop and improve HR processes rather than simply maintaining existing procedures.
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Opportunity for increased responsibility and professional growth as the organization expands.
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Competitive base salary of $75,000–$85,000 plus bonus and employee benefits.
Interested?
If you're a hands-on HR professional with recruiting and benefits experience who enjoys working in a growing organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
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