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Human Resources Generalist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
25 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Human Resources Generalist People Operations
Who we are
We are a team of scientists engineers technicians and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration curiosity and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts cornhole ping-pong chili cook-offs and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life not just a living.
Who you are
You are an open minded committed team player who is able to meet people where they are and utilize communication and tools to masterfully guide them to the goal. Joy is experienced in this role by promoting a culture of integrity and accountability creating an environment where it is second nature for team members to do the right thing simultaneously for themselves their colleagues and the company. Words that describe you are approachable insightful innovative and precise.
What you can expect to work on
The People Operations Generalist fosters and promotes the engagement of Niowaves core values at all levels while supporting organizational compliance operational accountability and workforce practices aligned with applicable employment laws and company philosophy.
- Supports activities including new hires terminations compensation adjustments staff status changes payroll auditing and off-cycle that impact payroll processing
- Supports Talent Engagement and recruiting efforts by coordinating and scheduling candidate interviews with hiring managers and interview teams
- Assists with onboarding activities including preparation of new hire documentation
- Supports new hire onboarding and orientation activities to ensure a positive and compliant employee onboarding experience
- Maintains compliance with applicable federal state and local employment laws and regulations including FMLA ADA PWFA FLSA ESTA wage and hour requirements and related employment compliance obligations
- Supports return-to-work planning accommodation evaluations and staff member reintegration efforts while balancing operational needs and legal requirements
What you need to succeed.
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Employment Law or related field or equivalent experience
- 6 years progressive Human Resources (People Operations) experience including:
- Administering FMLA ADA accommodations wage and hour compliance timekeeping processes and employment law-related activities
- Solid knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulatory compliance requirements
- Conducting audits maintaining documentation integrity and supporting operational compliance initiatives
- Handling employee relations matters and workplace documentation practices
- Effective onboarding practices
- Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright Zeal
- Develops and maintains good relationships gains the confidence of others and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
- Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization
- Appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements
- Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others
- Displays excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills
- Is relationship and process driven demonstrating integration and balance between the two
Great to have
- Masters degree in Human Resources Employment Law Organizational Leadership Business Administration or related field
- 8 years progressive Human Resources or employment compliance experience
- SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR SPHR or related certification
- Experience within manufacturing technical scientific or regulated operational environments
- Change Management training
Other things to know
- Full-time position
- Niowaves standard operating hours are Monday Friday 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
- This position will have regular working hours Monday Friday with an expectation of adjusting work time outside of the standard operating hours as needed
- Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role
Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your background and experience as it relates to this position.
