People & Culture Generalist

Overview

People & Culture Generalist | Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

What You'll Do

The People & Culture Generalist will play a key role across the P&C team, partnering with our P&C Directors, HR Shared Services, and Talent Acquisition Team to support a wide range of people needs. This role is ideal for an early career professional looking for broad, hands on exposure across all areas of P&C.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with P&C Directors on day to day people needs, including employee relations intake, documentation, and investigation support
• Support performance management, merit, bonus, and annual planning cycles
• Enable effective, efficient collaboration between P&C Directors and HR Shared Services on employee issues, coordinating requests, following up on open items, and keeping Directors informed through resolution
• Prepare and maintain P&C documentation, including offer letters, verifications, and personnel files
• Support onboarding and offboarding, including orientation, preemployment screening, and I9 processing
• Partner with TA on screening, interview scheduling, offers, and background checks, and maintain accurate data in the ATS
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including postings, record retention, and audit readiness
• Pull and maintain P&C reports such as headcount, turnover, and open roles
• Support policy updates, process improvements, and special projects as needed

What We're Looking For

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and 2 to 4 years of experience in People & Culture, ideally in a generalist, coordinator, or recruiting role. The ideal candidate enjoys variety, is comfortable moving between team member support, data work, and recruiting, and is eager to build a strong foundation across all areas of P&C.

Other qualifications include:

• Working knowledge of general P&C processes and employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, and FLSA
• Prior hands on experience with P&C systems (preferably Workday); ATS experience is a plus
• Organized, strong attention to detail, understands the importance of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift between tasks in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a strong service orientation
• Comfortable guiding managers and team members through P&C processes
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly
• Ability to work independently as well as be part of the larger team; flexible, adaptable, and team first
• Proactive problem solver who seeks answers when in doubt and knows when to escalate
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and a demonstrated technical aptitude to learn other systems
• A professional certification such as PHR is a plus
• Interest in sports, sporting goods, or an active lifestyle is a plus

What We’ll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $65,000 - $85,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best in class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• On-site health club
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.