HR Generalist

Roland Berger is a global management consultancy for transformation, innovation across all industries, and performance improvement. Founded in 1967 in our home city of Munich, we are one of the leading representatives of our industry, with more than 50 offices and 3,500 dedicated colleagues around the world. What unites us all is the goal of making a positive contribution for our clients and their entire value chain, and harmonizing business and society with a sustainable outlook.  

The success of Roland Berger is rooted firmly in our values: entrepreneurship, empathy, and excellence. We have built our reputation on the development of "creative strategies that work." Our consulting approach is based on our global network of industry, functional experts who provide our clients with creative and unique solutions, combined with a strong regional presence in the Americas. 

We are hiring an HR Generalist to join our team in Chicago. In this role, you will own the full employee lifecycle, from offer acceptance to offboarding, while keeping our people data sharp and our leave programs running smoothly. This is a hands-on role at a company where HR is seen as a true business enabler.  

This role will support a population of 200+ colleagues and report directly to the Senior Manager of Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Onboarding & New Hire Experience 

• Own end-to-end onboarding for all new hires across client-facing and internal roles 

• Coordinate with IT, Recruiting, and Talent Development to ensure Day 1 readiness 

• Conducts and facilitates new hire orientation, including company overview 

People Metrics & Reporting 

• Owns people data integrity and compiles reports for leadership as needed 

• Partner with the Finance team on headcount planning and org-level reporting 

• Maintain compliance with employment laws with managing company policies, reporting and employee files 

Leave of Absence (LOA) Administration 

• Serve as primary point of contact for all leave types: FMLA, parental, medical, and personal 

• Guide employees and managers through leave processes with clarity and empathy 

• Coordinate return-to- work plans, including accommodations 

• Track LOA cases and maintain accurate records 

Employee Engagement 

• Supports employee recognition program, employee gifts, and employment milestones 

• Respond to employee questions on policies, benefits, and workplace issues 

• Analyze engagement survey data and surface actionable trends for leadership 

• Supports talent programs and projects across Talent Team as needed 

• Genuine empathy and a people-first mindset 

• Warm, approachable style that makes employees feel heard, especially during sensitive conversations  

• Minimum of 3 years HR Generalist or HR Coordinator experience 

• Bachelor’s degree required 

• Demonstrated ability to establish key relationships and develop strong credibility 

• Sound analytical acumen  

• Proficiency with Microsoft suite 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to take initiative and drive tasks to completion 

• SPHR, CHRP, or GPHR certification a plus, but not required 

Roland Berger provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, military and veteran status, physical condition, physical or mental disability, health status, political opinion, social condition or background, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

Roland Berger is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact your recruiter.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

If applying within the US, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. 

The estimated base salary for this role is $80,000. This estimate reflects the best estimate at the time of this posting and does not guarantee any specific salary for this position. It is important to note that at Roland Berger, individual salaries are determined on a case-by-case basis based on experience, education, office location, start date, and organizational needs. Roland Berger will review your performance at least annually and may adjust your salary in its sole discretion  

This role is eligible for additional compensation and is eligible for an annual bonus.  

Roland Berger is committed to the health and well-being of our colleagues, as is reflected in our comprehensive total rewards program offered to eligible colleagues.   

Our comprehensive plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Accounts, life and AD&D insurance, parental leave, generous paid time off, annual wellness benefit, employee assistance programs and a 401(k) plan.