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4 results for Hr Generalist in Chicago, IL

HR Generalist
  • Cicero, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a fully onsite HR Generalist to support core people operations for a contract-to permanent opportunity in the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois. This position will play a key role in maintaining smooth HR processes, supporting employees and managers, and helping deliver a positive workplace experience. The ideal candidate brings a balanced background in HR administration, benefits administration and payroll processing along with the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Support day-to-day human resources activities, including employee documentation, records maintenance, and general HR administrative coordination.</li><li>Processing full cycle payroll for 150 employees</li><li>Assist with benefits-related processes such as enrollment support, employee questions, and coordination of required updates during qualifying events or annual changes.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee data within HRIS platforms and help ensure records are current, organized, and compliant with internal standards.</li><li>Partner with managers and internal stakeholders to support HR initiatives, improve employee experience, and address routine personnel matters.</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
Sr. HR Generalist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Bilingual Sr. HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources activities for a team based in Chicago, Illinois. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can balance day-to-day HR operations with employee support, compliance, payroll processing and process coordination. This position is based on the Southwest side of Downtown Chicago, and 100% on site. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li> Provide day-to-day HR support across employee relations, policy guidance, and general personnel matters.</li><li>Processing payroll full cycle for 350 employees</li><li>Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure new hires have a smooth and organized start, including documentation and orientation support.</li><li>Administer benefits-related processes by assisting employees with enrollment, changes, and questions while maintaining accurate records.</li><li>Maintain HR data and documentation within HRIS platforms, ensuring information is current, complete, and aligned with internal standards.</li><li>Assist with HR administration such as personnel file management, compliance tracking, and employment documentation.</li><li>Partner with managers and employees to address workplace concerns, escalate issues when appropriate, and promote consistent HR practices.</li><li>Support updates to HR procedures and workflows, including process changes or system-related activities as needed.</li><li>Contribute to ongoing efforts that improve the employee experience through responsive service and strong operational follow-through.</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Director
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 61.75 - 71.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Director to support a university environment in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a strong HR professional who can manage both complex employee matters and day-to-day HR support, while working effectively in a manual environment. The person in this role must be comfortable stepping into a wide variety of HR situations, providing practical support, building trust quickly, and helping the organization navigate change.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Serve as an HR Business Partner for an assigned client group, providing support across a broad range of HR areas.</li><li>Manage employee relations matters, including complex cases, investigations, documentation, and partnership with legal.</li><li>Lead the ADA reasonable accommodation process from start to finish, including the interactive process and related documentation.</li><li>Advise leaders on performance management, coaching, and performance improvement plans.</li><li>Support workforce planning, reorganizations, and other organizational changes.</li><li>Assist with change management efforts related to implementations.</li><li>Handle both strategic HRBP work and day-to-day HR issues in a non-siloed environment.</li><li>Perform administrative HR work in a highly manual environment with non-integrated systems.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation across HR activities.</li><li>Provide recruiting or offer support as needed.</li><li>Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.</li><li>May provide guidance to HR Managers, depending on business need.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
  • Alsip, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to support day-to-day HR operations for a non-profit organization in Alsip, Illinois. This contract position with the potential to become permanent is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing employee records, onboarding activities, and compliance-related documentation. The role will help maintain accurate HR information across the employee lifecycle while providing administrative support to the broader human resources team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and update employee personnel records in both paper and electronic formats, ensuring information remains accurate, complete, and compliant throughout recruitment, employment changes, and separation.</p><p>• Set up new employee files, enter workforce data into the HRIS, and track required documentation for employees, interns, and contract staff.</p><p>• Handle employment status updates such as compensation changes, position changes, and terminations while keeping HR records current in all relevant systems.</p><p>• Support onboarding by collecting pre-employment documents, verifying I-9 paperwork, and preparing files for new team members before their start date.</p><p>• Assist with audit readiness by organizing HR documentation and preparing files needed for internal reviews and external compliance requirements.</p><p>• Generate routine HR reports and organizational charts, and help maintain labor law postings and required workplace notices.</p><p>• Prepare records for retention, archiving, and storage in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory guidelines.</p><p>• Provide administrative support for performance review tracking, document updates, benefits enrollment preparation, payroll-related mass changes, and backup coverage for the HR clerical team as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $24/hr. to $25/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.</p>
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z