Human Resources Generalist

Location: Wheaton, IL
Compensation: $70,000–$100,000 base salary + bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Financial Services

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.

• Manage full‑cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and support workforce planning.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding, orientation, and employee documentation.
• Help develop recruiting and onboarding processes as the organization grows.

• Coordinate employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other employee benefits.
• Manage annual open enrollment and assist employees with benefits questions and elections.
• Work with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and outside vendors.
• Maintain employee records and assist with employee relations matters.
• Support HR compliance, policies, and employee communications.

• Maintain HR systems, personnel records, and employee documentation.
• Support payroll administration and coordinate employee changes.
• Develop and improve HR policies, procedures, workflows, and internal processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and employee experience.
• Help establish scalable HR practices to support future growth.

• Support leadership with general business administration and special projects.
• Coordinate office operations and vendor relationships.
• Assist with internal communications and operational initiatives.
• Take ownership of administrative responsibilities that help the organization operate efficiently.

• Approximately 3–10 years of progressive HR experience, with flexibility for candidates who bring the right combination of skills.
• Hands‑on experience with recruiting, onboarding, and employee benefits administration.
• Experience or exposure within financial services, banking, insurance, mortgage, investment management, or a related industry is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with HR systems, payroll processes, and employment compliance.
• Experience working with benefits brokers and insurance carriers is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and take initiative.
• Comfortable working in a smaller organization where responsibilities may evolve.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• Join an established financial services organization with significant growth plans.
• Take ownership of a broad range of HR responsibilities.
• Work closely with company leadership.
• Help develop and improve HR processes rather than simply maintaining existing procedures.
• Opportunity for increased responsibility and professional growth as the organization expands.
• Competitive base salary plus bonus and employee benefits.