Sr. HR Generalist

Take the next step in your HR career with an exciting opportunity as a Senior HR Generalist at Flat River Group, a leader in eCommerce. This role is ideal for a well‑rounded, self‑directed HR professional who is comfortable working within an operations environment while serving as a key partner to the HR team, employees and leadership. The target hiring range for this position is $63,000–$70,000 with flexibility based on experience and qualifications.

• Level: Experienced
• Location:
  
  Peru, IL 61354
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Salary Range: $63,000.00 – $70,000.00
• Job Category:
  Human Resources

• Work‑Life Balance:
  Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Immediate Vesting
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA starting first day
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Serves as the primary HR lead and main point of contact for the Peru warehouse location, providing day‑to‑day support and partnership to local leadership.
• Acts as a resource for employees and managers to address concerns, mediate conflicts, conduct investigations, and foster a supportive work environment.
• Partners closely with warehouse leadership to support performance management efforts, including coaching, employee development, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and employment regulations, proactively addressing concerns and guiding leaders on best practices.
• Maintains accurate, up‑to‑date employee records in compliance with legal and company standards.
• Manages employee leave administration, including FMLA, personal, medical, and other company leaves.
• Serves as backup support for payroll, ensuring accuracy and continuity in processing.
• Assists with various HR projects and works closely with the HR team to support key initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Director of HR and department heads to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Manages the full‑cycle recruitment process in the ATS, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Establishes and maintains recruitment metrics to track effectiveness of hiring strategies.

• Effectively communicate clearly and listen actively, both verbally and in writing.
• Build positive relationships with employees and candidates.
• Collaborate and work across teams to achieve common goals.
• Respond in a timely manner to employees and leadership communication.
• Adaptable to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of federal and IL state employment regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms;
  Paycom knowledge a plus.
• Experience with Canva and Hub Spot is preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; an associate degree required.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in HR.
• Required to travel once per quarter with overnight stays to corporate location in Michigan.