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Zipliens

HR Generalist (People Operations & Talent Acquisition)

Remote

Chicago, United states

$ 95,000 /year

Junior

Full Time

03-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Attention to detail Training Organization

Job Specifications

The HR Generalist plays a key hands-on role in driving recruiting and onboarding while owning core day-to-day HR and People Operations. This role sits at the center of our growth—helping attract top talent, create a seamless new hire experience, and ensure our people processes run smoothly across a fully remote team.

You'll partner closely with the Senior Director of HR to keep hiring moving, maintain operational precision, and help build a high-performing, distributed workplace. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and takes pride in balancing strong attention to detail with proactive communication and follow-through.

Requirements

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Own end-to-end recruiting operations across multiple concurrent searches, including sourcing support, structured screening, interview coordination, and candidate experience management
Proactively manage recruiting timelines by partnering with hiring managers to ensure timely feedback and progression through interview stages
Coordinate offer logistics by preparing offer documentation and communicating approved offers to candidates
Own and continuously improve onboarding processes, including paperwork, systems access, first-week coordination, and orientation, to ensure a smooth and high-quality new hire experience
Maintain accurate ATS data and track key recruiting and onboarding metrics to support consistent workflows and ensure hiring timelines and milestones stay on track

HR Operations & Compliance

Own and execute day-to-day HR operations, including payroll changes, benefits administration (enrollments, changes, and inquiries), and employee data maintenance
Manage compliance efforts by maintaining accurate documentation, tracking required notices and trainings, and executing processes aligned with federal, state, and local requirements
Assist with HR audits, reporting, file accuracy checks, and required notices and training compliance
Maintain accurate employee records by performing routine data checks and ensuring updates and documentation are completed accurately and on time
Contribute to the refinement and improvement of HR processes, documentation, and SOPs to support scalable and consistent HR operations

Employee Relations & Engagement

Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and policy guidance, partnering with the Senior Director of HR on workplace concerns or more complex issues
Coordinate engagement and culture initiatives, including recognition programs, surveys, communications, and events
Support timely execution of recurring HR cycles (e.g., training, performance reviews, audits) by tracking completion, maintaining the HR calendar, and ensuring deadlines and processes are met

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field required
Minimum 4 years of professional HR experience, preferably in a high-growth or multi-state organization
Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer logistics
Strong operational discipline with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities while maintaining high accuracy
Exceptional attention to detail, with proven ability to maintain accurate HRIS, payroll, and ATS data in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of core HR functions, including payroll processes, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations fundamentals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization
Strong sense of ownership with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and ability to drive tasks through completion with minimal oversight
Familiarity with U.S. employment law fundamentals (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA) with ability to escalate complex matters appropriately

Benefits

Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Company HSA contributions for HDHP participants
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Supplemental Coverage Options
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Time & Select Holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Remote-First Work Environment (Flexible Work from Home)

Pay Disclosure: The total base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $95,000 annually, with an opportunity for a quarterly discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on skills and experience.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. We are unable to provide or assume visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company

Your firm doesn’t need yet another expense or time-consuming task. It needs valuable assets. It needs innovative, compliant legal partners who are laser-focused on your client's liens. Starting as a full-service settlement planning firm and evolving to focus solely on lien resolution, ZipLiens was created to be a “win, win”– a proven system for helping your personal injury firm and its clients. With expert service, new ideas, and leading technology always up our sleeves, ZipLiens is the partner for you. Know more