People Operations Generalist

Chicago, ILContractonsite$46K – $57K / yrPosted 2026-06-14

We need a people operations generalist to keep the employee lifecycle running smoothly, from onboarding paperwork to the annual benefits open enrollment scramble. This is a broad role touching HRIS data, compliance basics, and a fair number of employee questions that don't fit neatly into a policy doc. Organized, empathetic, and comfortable with ambiguity, since half the questions that land on your desk won't have a clean policy answer waiting for them.

What you'll do

  • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for all new hires and departures
  • Maintain accurate employee records and data in Workday
  • Support benefits administration including open enrollment coordination
  • Answer employee questions on policies, benefits, and HR processes
  • Assist with compliance tasks including required trainings and filings
  • Support HR projects such as engagement surveys and policy updates

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years in an HR or people operations generalist role
  • Experience with an HRIS platform such as Workday or BambooHR
  • Strong attention to detail managing sensitive employee data
  • Good working knowledge of basic employment law and compliance
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset
  • Comfortable juggling multiple ongoing projects and deadlines

Nice to have

  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification, or actively pursuing one
  • Experience supporting a multi-state or distributed workforce
  • Background helping run engagement or culture initiatives

About Ovelo Mobility

About Ovelo Mobility: Ovelo operates electric bike and scooter fleets across 14 cities, working directly with city transportation departments to keep shared micromobility running safely and sustainably. Headquartered in New York, our team spans operations, city partnerships, and engineering, all focused on getting people out of cars for short trips.

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