Senior HR Generalist

At Fortis Fire & Safety, we provide industry-leading fire protection & security services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago, and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

We are proud to work together as one team under the Fortis Fire & Safety family, which includes CJ Suppression, Diversified Systems, Inc., Integrated Fire & Security Solutions, Life Safety Management, Piper Fire Protection, and VFS Fire & Security Services. United by a shared mission, we deliver comprehensive fire protection and security solutions nationwide.

Joining Fortis means becoming part of a nationwide, next‑generation fire protection company. We’re dedicated to a People‑First philosophy, where we invest in our team through training and development, as well as a competitive benefits package. In return, we expect the very best from each of our employees every day.

If you are ready to be exceptional in your chosen career, apply to work with us today!

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Additional paid time off for life events (e.g., jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company‑paid life and short‑term disability insurance
• Supplemental Long‑term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

This is a general overview of benefits. Specific eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the hiring process

Fortis Fire & Safety is seeking a Senior HR Generalist that will have both tactical and strategic responsibilities related to onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. This individual will work out of our Schaumburg, IL HQ and assist in the development, implementation, and administration of effective human resource policies, procedures and systems that support the objectives of our business partners and the overall organization.

The Senior HR Generalist will be a key participant in the development of short and long‑term HR objectives consistent with organizational strategy.

• Work in conjunction with leadership to create a positive employee relations culture that emphasizes teamwork, safety, customer service, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Coach employees and managers on correct interpretation and administration of Company HR policy.
• Assist management in maintaining positive employee relations.
• Assess the internal employee climate, counsel with managers to identify and implement actions that improve or maintain a positive employee relations environment.
• Partner with Chief People Officer and Branch Management when conducting investigations and resolving team member issues.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to management.
• Represent the company, when needed, at unemployment hearings.
• Support the annual Performance Management and Merit process and ensure internal consistency in administering these programs.
• Assist local managers with salary and wage administration on an ongoing basis to ensure pay consistency and equity.
• Ensure company is operating in accordance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Balance the role of company representative with that of employee advocate. Act as coach and confidant to employees.
• Support the leave of absence process in partnership with HR Coordinator and management to include team member accommodations and communication.
• Develop all employee communications, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist or business partner capacity with responsibility across multiple HR domains.
• Demonstrated progressive HR experience, demonstrating increasing responsibility across multiple HR functional areas.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience with an HRIS platform, preferably UKG, including data management, reporting, and workflow administration.
• Demonstrated experience supporting organizational change, talent development…