Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

As an HR Operations Specialist, you will support talent and enterprise business processes, including requisition creation, offer management, interview scheduling, processing hires and transfers, coordinating onboarding activities, implementing organizational changes, processing terminations and audit activities. After onsite onboarding, you can mostly work virtually and will come to the office 2-3 days per month.

Hours of Operation are between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the role; you will report to a Supervisor, HR Operations, and will be located in Lake Forest, IL.

• Administer benefits and talent programs, including background checks, relocation, employee referrals, educational assistance, unemployment, employment verifications, assessments, ad hoc benefit programs.
• Administer technology support such as loading and troubleshooting data loads, updating communications, loading courses, managing cohorts.
• Support CI projects by identifying and implementing changes to HR processes and policies.
• Identify trouble spots, customer service issues and gaps in service and raise recommendations to close those gaps.
• Work with all levels of leadership and team members

• 3+ years of experience in related field or applicable work experience.
• An understanding of HR and talent processes.
• Experience establishing relationships with internal/ external customers, business partners, and colleagues.
• Customer service experience.
• Excellent project management, event planning, and facilitation skills.
• Experience improving processes and create work efficiencies.
• Technical abilities to navigate and update systems and tools.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996) of all personal, payroll or sensitive data in all interactions.
• A plus: experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, and undergraduate degree in Business, Human Resources or related field.

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts day one.
• Paid time off (PTO) days and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and more.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.