Hr Benefits Specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a bilingual Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations in Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can balance employee support, compliance, recruiting, and onboarding while working across multiple locations. The person in this role will partner with HR colleagues and operational leaders to help strengthen people programs, maintain accurate records, and promote a dependable, respectful workplace culture. Fluency in English and Spanish is important for effective communication with a diverse employee population. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end hiring activities, including coordinating job postings, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and supporting selection decisions for open roles. • Lead the onboarding experience for new employees by organizing orientation, preparing documentation, and ensuring a smooth start through completion of pre-employment and onboarding processes. • Maintain employee records and personnel documentation with accuracy and confidentiality while ensuring compliance with applicable legal and company standards. • Respond to employee and manager questions related to policies, benefits, leave administration, workers’ compensation, and general HR procedures. • Support performance management, training coordination, and other employee development initiatives that contribute to team effectiveness and organizational goals. • Assist with benefits administration and HRIS updates, including data entry, record maintenance, and reporting within systems such as ADP Workforce Now. • Monitor changes in employment law, HR practices, and regulatory requirements to help keep policies and processes current and compliant. • Update organizational information, contribute to HR projects, and collaborate with the broader HR team on initiatives that improve operations and employee experience.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Hillside, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead people operations for our Hillside, Illinois location. This role partners closely with site leadership to shape workforce strategies, strengthen employee relations, and support a productive, compliant workplace. The position also oversees core HR activities such as talent acquisition, policy administration, investigations, and day-to-day departmental leadership. Salary: $95,000-$110,000 Benefits: Health, vision, dental, 401K, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, PTO100% on-site Responsibilities:• Act as the primary HR resource for employees and managers by addressing workplace questions, explaining company policies, and helping resolve employee concerns.• Collaborate with local and corporate leadership to align staffing plans, retention efforts, and succession initiatives with business objectives.• Design, update, and implement site-level HR policies and procedures while ensuring adherence to employment laws and organizational standards.• Guide managers on employee relations matters, performance concerns, disciplinary actions, accommodations, investigations, and separations.• Lead hiring efforts for facility roles by coordinating recruiting activities, screening candidates, interviewing talent, and supporting selection decisions with department leaders.• Prepare and distribute employee communications related to benefits, compensation, policy updates, and other important workforce announcements.• Partner with payroll to help maintain accurate and timely processing for the location’s employees.• Oversee the daily operations of the HR function, including supervising HR staff, assigning priorities, and supporting onboarding and training activities.• Maintain relationships with external recruiting, staffing, and placement partners to support hiring needs and workforce flexibility.• Participate in leadership meetings and cross-functional discussions to identify HR risks, recommend improvements, and advance effective people practices. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Lisle, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a client in Lisle, Illinois. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, handles sensitive information with discretion, and brings strong experience in multi-state payroll administration. The position also supports corporate card programs and works closely with payroll, human resources, and finance teams to keep processes accurate, compliant, and on schedule. Responsibilities:• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate completion of each pay cycle.• Prepare payroll-related cash activity and general ledger support, and verify figures before final submission.• Coordinate payroll activities across multiple employee groups, including salaried, hourly, and union populations.• Review employee setup details such as tax withholding and direct deposit information to confirm records are complete and correct.• Examine payroll calculations, accrual balances, and final payments for departing employees to ensure proper payout amounts.• Process special payroll runs when needed, following established approval procedures and documentation standards.• Administer multi-state tax withholdings and wage garnishments in compliance with applicable regulations.• Partner with internal teams and external tax service providers to address tax notices, reporting questions, and year-end form balancing.• Manage the company travel card and purchasing card programs, including monthly audits, approval review, and employee issue resolution.• Contribute to reporting, reconciliations, and other special assignments that support payroll and accounts payable functions.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Upgrade your sweater weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance. Key Responsibilities: o Process payroll for nine entities within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.o Review and validate timekeeping, earnings, deductions, benefits, and adjustments prior to final submission.o Maintain payroll records and support payroll onboarding/offboarding activities.o Reconcile the payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger for all entities. o Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries.o Investigate and resolve discrepancies in partnership with the Accounting/Finance team.o Remit federal, state, and local payroll taxes accurately and on schedule.o Prepare and submit government reporting and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.o Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.o Set up payroll in new states, if required.o Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements, including W-2s and other payroll-related filings.o Prepare annual W-2 reconciliations for tax workpapers.o Generate customized payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership as needed.o Maximize functionality and efficiency within ADP Workforce Now.o Identify opportunities for process enhancements that improve payroll accuracy, controls, and operating efficiency.o Administer Concur and ensure efficient processing of employee reimbursements.o Support audits and special projects as needed.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Woodridge, IL
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a services organization in Woodridge, Illinois on a Contract basis. This position supports complex, high-volume weekly payroll operations for a large construction workforce and plays a critical role in keeping employee pay accurate, timely, and compliant across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong union payroll expertise, construction industry knowledge, and the ability to manage detailed reporting, new employee setup, and payroll exceptions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee weekly payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, including a substantial population of union-based construction staff.• Administer multi-state payroll activities for employees working in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Tennessee while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax requirements.• Coordinate payroll administration for 47 unions, ensuring accurate handling of dues, fringe contributions, deductions, pay rates, and related obligations.• Prepare, review, and submit union reports within required deadlines, with close attention to accuracy and contractual requirements.• Enter and maintain new employee payroll records each week, confirming proper setup for pay rates, classifications, union details, and deductions.• Audit payroll data to verify the accuracy of employee records and resolve discrepancies affecting pay, union coding, or withholding.• Apply company policies, collective bargaining terms, and federal, state, and local regulations throughout payroll processing activities.• Support year-end payroll closeout by assisting with W-2 preparation, reconciliations, and other required reporting tasks.• Use Spectrum software and Microsoft Excel to process payroll, generate reports, and monitor payroll-related data efficiently. The salary range for this position is $30 to $36/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Insurance Billing Specialist

Mundelein, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ability to prioritize, multitask, manage a high volume of bills per month and meet deadlines.</li><li>Experience with various e-billing vendors (e.g., CounselLink, Bottomline Legal eXchange, Tymetrix, Collaborati, Legal Solutions Suite, Legal Tracker, etc.) and LEDES file knowledge required to perform duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to preparing and submitting bills, budgets, and timekeeper rates according to client requirements.</li><li>Management of timekeepers and coordinate/process appeals as required.</li><li>Ability to execute complex bills in a timely manner (i.e., multiple discounts by matter, split billing, preparation, submission and troubleshooting of electronic bills).</li><li>Monitor outstanding Work in Process (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) balances. Collaborate with billing attorneys to ensure WIP is billed on a timely basis and AR balances are collected withina reasonable period. Follow up with billing attorney and client on all aged AR balances.</li><li>Follow up on collections as directed by either Attorneys or Accounting leadership in support of meeting firm’s financial goals.</li><li>Review and edit prebills in response to attorney requests.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Research and analyze deductions and provide best course of action for balances.</li><li>Process write-offs following Firm policy.</li><li>Ability to effectively interact and communicate with attorneys, legal administrative assistants, staff, and clients.</li><li>Assist with month-end close as needed.</li><li>Proactively monitor potential errors that may result in the rejection of e-bills.</li><li>Assume additional duties as needed or assigned</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Lincolnwood, IL
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to support a high-volume HR operations project for a Contract position based in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago. This role will focus on tracking background checks and onboarding activity for a large employee acquisition, maintaining accurate data in Excel and HR systems, and helping ensure critical hiring milestones are completed on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills, solid HR experience, and the ability to manage confidential information with accuracy and urgency. Responsibilities:• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding activities to help new hires transition into the organization smoothly and on schedule.• Manage background screening processes, track results, and follow up on outstanding items to support timely hiring decisions.• Maintain employee data within HRIS platforms and ensure records remain accurate, current, and properly documented.• Provide administrative support across HR functions, including preparing employment paperwork, updating files, and responding to routine inquiries.• Monitor HR processes for alignment with company policies and applicable employment regulations.• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to collect required onboarding documents and resolve process-related issues.• Assist with audits, reporting, and recordkeeping activities to support compliance and operational readiness.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Our client in the real estate industry is seeking a Part-Time HR & Benefits Coordinator (20-25 hrs per week) to support day-to-day HR operations for a small, established team. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who can step in quickly, manage benefits and payroll processes, support onboarding, and help ensure HR compliance. This contract-to-hire opportunity is based in downtown Chicago and may offer 1–2 remote workdays per week.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Administer employee benefits, including experience working with BCBS</li><li>Process payroll through ADP for employees and contractors</li><li>Support onboarding and new hire processing</li><li>Help maintain HR compliance and ensure timely completion of employee-related processes</li><li>Serve as a resource for HR-related questions and administrative support</li><li>Assist with general office and employee support activities as needed</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Project Manager

Lincolnwood, IL
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a hands-on HR Project Manager to lead a high-impact Contract assignment based in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago. This role will support a major employee acquisition by driving the tracking and execution of background checks and onboarding activity for more than 2,300 employees. The HR Project Manager will serve as the spreadsheet expert for the project, oversee two HR coordinators supporting the process, and act as a key liaison between the CHRO and the broader project team to help keep workstreams aligned, accurate, and on schedule. Responsibilities:• Lead day-to-day execution of a high-volume HR onboarding and background check tracking project tied to a large employee acquisition.• Manage and oversee two HR coordinators responsible for background check and onboarding tracking activities.• Serve as the primary liaison between the CHRO and the project team, helping communicate status, priorities, and outstanding items.• Own and maintain high-volume Excel spreadsheets for more than 2,300 employees, ensuring data is accurate, current, and actionable.• Track and monitor background check completion across multiple sources, including Illinois background checks that update automatically and Accurate background checks that require manual review.• Provide regular project updates on background check completion, onboarding progress, and timeline risks.• Use advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to organize, audit, and report on large data sets.• Utilize Paycor dashboards and related HR systems to monitor hiring, onboarding, and background check activity.• Support project execution during a critical high-volume period leading up to the acquisition date and targeted completion timelines.• Potentially assist with offer letters and other related HR project support as needed.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

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