HR Generalist (Chicago)

• Act as the primary HR partner, providing guidance and support to employees and managers across the U.S. business.

• Build trusted relationships with employees across both the full-time and part-time workforce.

• Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, workplace issues, and HR best practices.

• Conduct workplace investigations and support disciplinary, grievance, and conflict resolution processes.

• Partner with hiring managers to deliver an effective recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle experience.

• Prepare employment documentation and oversee changes including promotions, transfers, leave administration, and offboarding.

• Administer employee benefits and leave programs, acting as the main point of contact for employee queries.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment legislation, maintaining accurate HR records and policies.

• Coordinate performance review processes, compliance training, and support employee and manager development.

• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, and external partners to ensure accurate employee data and seamless HR operations.

• Drive employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to HR projects that support business growth.

What You’ll Bring:

• Progressive experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices, with the confidence to advise managers and ensure compliance.

• Experience independently managing employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, and conflict resolution.

• Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, and offboarding.

• A collaborative approach with proven experience partnering directly with managers to provide practical HR guidance.

• Confidence working autonomously in a standalone HR role, taking ownership and making informed decisions with minimal direction.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels.

• Experience using HRIS platforms such as Rippling or similar systems.

• A proactive, resourceful mindset with a passion for improving HR processes, enhancing the employee experience, and bringing new ideas to the table.

• Experience in a growing, fast-paced or start-up environment would be advantageous, as would experience in a larger HR team before stepping into a standalone role.

What You’ll Get From Us:

At TxODDS, you’ll be part of a well-established, technology-first company with ambitious growth plans and a global footprint. You’ll work alongside brilliant minds in a culture that’s fun, relaxed, and hardworking - where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a competitive benefits package tailored to your location, and we’re happy to share more details during the hiring process.

Interview Process

We like to keep things straightforward and respectful of your time. Most roles kick off with a friendly chat with the Talent Partner, followed by a couple of team interviews to dive deeper into your experience and fit.

Please note, we use AI tools to record calls during the process. This helps us give you our full attention in the conversation and ensures we can review discussions accurately.

Equal Opportunities & Data Protection

TxODDS is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We take data protection seriously. Any personal information shared during the application process will be handled in line with applicable privacy laws.