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58 results for Temporary in Chicago, IL

Payroll Specialist
  • Woodridge, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee weekly payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, including a substantial population of union-based construction staff.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll activities for employees working in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Tennessee while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll administration for 47 unions, ensuring accurate handling of dues, fringe contributions, deductions, pay rates, and related obligations.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and submit union reports within required deadlines, with close attention to accuracy and contractual requirements.</p><p>• Enter and maintain new employee payroll records each week, confirming proper setup for pay rates, classifications, union details, and deductions.</p><p>• Audit payroll data to verify the accuracy of employee records and resolve discrepancies affecting pay, union coding, or withholding.</p><p>• Apply company policies, collective bargaining terms, and federal, state, and local regulations throughout payroll processing activities.</p><p>• Support year-end payroll closeout by assisting with W-2 preparation, reconciliations, and other required reporting tasks.</p><p>• Use Spectrum software and Microsoft Excel to process payroll, generate reports, and monitor payroll-related data efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>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&#39;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.</p>
  • 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Country Club Hills, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-focused Staff Accountant to support municipal finance operations in Country Club Hills, Illinois. This Contract position will report to the Director of Finance and play an important role in maintaining accurate records, completing reconciliations, and contributing to timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a government environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Reconcile banking activity across city accounts and resolve discrepancies to ensure complete and accurate financial records.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and enter journal entries related to cash activity, account transfers, and other general ledger transactions.</p><p>• Track and balance interfund activity, including wire transfers, to support proper fund accounting and reporting.</p><p>• Maintain petty cash records, process related entries, and provide regular updates on balances and spending activity.</p><p>• Support month-end close by organizing financial data, posting adjustments, and helping keep reporting on schedule.</p><p>• Monitor pulled cash accounts and outstanding checks, maintaining supporting spreadsheets and documentation for follow-up.</p><p>• Assist with deposit and check reporting by preparing organized schedules and other finance-related worksheets.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors by gathering records, answering questions, and supplying requested documentation during audit activities.</p><p>• Oversee reporting tied to unclaimed property and outstanding checks in accordance with applicable procedures.</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 Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster </p>
  • 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
AD/Identity Engineer
  • Libertyville, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 57 - 63.01 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an AD/Identity Engineer to support enterprise identity services and help strengthen secure access across a complex technology environment in Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can combine hands-on engineering expertise with strong coordination skills across business stakeholders, internal IT teams, and external partners. The role focuses on modern identity platforms, application authentication, and operational ownership of critical directory and access management services.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as the primary technical point of contact among business stakeholders, internal technology teams, and external delivery partners to keep identity-related work aligned and on track.<br>• Guide hybrid identity initiatives by supporting the movement of on-premises directory services into a Microsoft-based modern authentication environment.<br>• Collaborate with third-party partners to assess implementation plans, confirm technical settings, and verify that agreed project outcomes are completed successfully.<br>• Help onboard and enable roughly 200 applications for updated authentication methods and enterprise identity platforms.<br>• Administer, configure, and resolve issues across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD Connect, Okta, and integrated OAuth or single sign-on solutions.<br>• Work closely with application owners to collect integration needs, coordinate testing efforts, and manage production cutover activities.<br>• Review migrated users, groups, and access assignments to ensure identity data and permissions are transferred accurately.<br>• Investigate and resolve issues involving authentication, federation, directory synchronization, and application access.<br>• Produce and maintain technical documentation, support procedures, and knowledge-sharing materials to enable stable ongoing operations.<br>• Take long-term administrative ownership of the identity environment and provide continued support after project milestones are completed.
  • 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Glendale Heights, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to join a Contract opportunity in Glendale Heights, Illinois. This position supports product quality through hands-on testing, inspection, documentation, and coordination across laboratory, inventory, and administrative activities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with electronic instruments, maintaining accurate records, and helping ensure materials and finished products meet established standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct functional evaluations of electronic devices and assemblies by following defined test methods and quality procedures.</p><p>• Support equipment calibration activities and confirm that measurement tools are performing within required tolerances.</p><p>• Use laboratory instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, probes, and fixtures to complete testing and verification tasks.</p><p>• Record electrical readings, review results for accuracy, and flag conditions that fall outside acceptable specifications.</p><p>• Assist with diagnosing basic product issues, making minor adjustments or part replacements, and helping with equipment teardown and reassembly when needed.</p><p>• Examine products for build quality, operational performance, labeling accuracy, and overall visual condition during in-process and final inspection.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including calibration logs, inspection records, test reports, and related technical files.</p><p>• Provide support for prototype reviews, engineering evaluations, incoming material checks, packaging activities, and general organization of lab and production areas.</p><p>• Help document nonconforming materials, respond to routine quality or product questions within scope, and complete data entry, filing, and supplier or customer documentation as assigned.</p>
  • 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Part time Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of payables, receivables, and account reconciliation tasks. The selected candidate will help maintain accurate records, support timely transaction processing, and contribute to the smooth operation of the accounting function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices accurately, assign the appropriate coding, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines.</p><p>• Monitor incoming customer payments, apply receipts correctly, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.</p><p>• Reconcile bank activity against financial records to identify discrepancies and ensure account accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain accounting data in QuickBooks, keeping entries current, organized, and audit-ready.</p><p>• Review financial documents for completeness and resolve inconsistencies in coordination with internal stakeholders or external contacts.</p><p>• Assist with routine reporting and provide administrative support for daily accounting operations.</p>
  • 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
Paralegal
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to join a legal team supporting a complex business unit separation initiative in Downers Grove, Illinois. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on high-volume contract review, documentation, and coordination with attorneys and business partners. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial contract experience, sound organizational skills, and the ability to keep multiple workstreams moving in a deadline-driven environment. <br> Responsibilities: • Examine commercial contracts to identify clauses related to assignment, consent, notice obligations, and change-of-control terms. • Capture critical agreement details and maintain accurate tracking records, logs, and supporting databases for the project team. • Evaluate shared or impacted agreements and help outline recommended actions and follow-up steps. • Create contract summaries, status reports, standard templates, and practical action plans tied to separation activities. • Prepare and help coordinate notices, consent communications, amendments, and other related legal documents. • Maintain well-organized electronic files and ensure project documentation remains complete, accessible, and up to date. • Track deadlines, milestones, and unresolved contract items to support timely project execution. • Provide research, document support, and administrative assistance to attorneys and internal stakeholders on contract matters. • Assist with additional commercial contract review needs as project demands increase. <br> The pay range for this position is 30 to 35. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. <br> Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
  • 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
EEO Attorney
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 85.5 - 99 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced EEO Attorney to support employment-related legal matters for an organization based in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract position suited for a licensed attorney who can provide practical counsel on workplace issues, regulatory obligations, and dispute resolution while partnering with leadership and human resources. The role focuses on helping the organization address employee relations concerns, maintain compliance with applicable laws, and reduce legal exposure across a range of labor and employment matters. <br> Responsibilities: • Provide legal guidance to leaders and HR professionals on workplace matters such as hiring decisions, disciplinary action, performance concerns, separations, accommodations, and leave-related issues. • Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment regulations to support compliant business practices and policy decisions. • Oversee matters involving equal employment concerns, including allegations related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, pay practices, and other protected workplace issues. • Conduct or direct reviews of employee complaints and misconduct reports, ensuring investigations are thorough, well-documented, and legally sound. • Prepare, revise, and negotiate employment-related documents, including workplace policies, handbooks, employment agreements, separation terms, and restrictive covenant provisions. • Represent the employer in proceedings before administrative and regulatory agencies, including those addressing fair employment and wage-and-hour matters. • Manage employment disputes through litigation stages such as written discovery, depositions, motion drafting, mediation, briefing, and trial readiness. • Advise on legal considerations connected to workforce changes, including reorganizations, reductions in force, and transaction-related employment issues. • Deliver training for managers and staff on employment law topics, including harassment prevention, accommodations, and investigation practices. • Track legal and regulatory developments in labor and employment law and communicate business impact and recommended actions to stakeholders. <br> The pay range for this position is 70 to 90. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. <br> Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
  • 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 55.4135 - 70 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a contract engagement based in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee core close activities, manage multi-entity consolidations, and help maintain accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment. The position requires strong knowledge of general ledger operations, reconciliations, and audit support, along with experience working in Workday Financial Management. This is a Contract position.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly close activities across multiple entities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger activity to maintain reliable accounting data.<br>• Coordinate the consolidation of financial results for multiple business units and support the preparation of internal and external reporting packages.<br>• Partner with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues, investigate variances, and strengthen the accuracy of period-end reporting.<br>• Support financial statement audit requests by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and assisting with schedules and analysis.<br>• Monitor accounting workflows within Workday Financial Management and contribute to efficient execution of daily and month-end processes.
  • 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
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