Hr Generalist Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Bloomingdale, IL
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Temporary to Hire
36 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join a team in Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a key role in creating a positive employee experience by supporting onboarding, HR administration, employee records, and day-to-day human resources coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong Paycom knowledge, excellent organization, and the ability to manage sensitive information with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Lead the onboarding process from pre-employment documentation through orientation, ensuring all required forms and acknowledgments are completed on schedule. • Maintain employee profiles and HR records in Paycom, keeping information current, accurate, and organized throughout the employment lifecycle. • Support separation activities by preparing exit documentation, updating systems, and completing offboarding steps in a timely manner. • Serve as a resource for employees and managers on Paycom usage, HR procedures, company policies, and general personnel questions. • Assist with payroll-related HR tasks by reviewing onboarding details, employee changes, and timekeeping information for completeness and accuracy. • Administer personnel files, employment verifications, and other routine HR documentation while safeguarding confidential information. • Provide support for benefits communication and enrollment activities, helping employees understand available programs and required actions. • Coordinate recruiting logistics such as interview scheduling and candidate communication when staffing support is needed. • Contribute to policy upkeep, compliance efforts, employee engagement activities, and other HR projects that support daily operations.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Tinley Park, IL
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Temporary to Hire
24.7 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support core HR operations for a busy workplace. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone who can balance day-to-day employee support with strong attention to compliance, documentation, and administrative accuracy. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across onboarding, employee records, timekeeping coordination, and HR systems while partnering closely with leadership and staff. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily HR administrative activities, ensuring employee records, forms, and documentation are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.• Coordinate onboarding tasks for new employees, including employment verification, required paperwork, and pre-employment screening activities.• Review and address timekeeping issues by researching discrepancies, partnering with managers, and helping maintain accurate payroll-related records.• Support compliance efforts by monitoring HR processes and helping ensure employment practices align with company policies and regulatory requirements.• Manage candidate screening processing and follow-up steps to help maintain a smooth and timely onboarding experience.• Assist employees and supervisors with questions related to HR policies, workplace concerns, and general employment matters.• Maintain and update information within HRIS and related systems to support reporting, employee data integrity, and operational efficiency.• Provide support for benefits-related administration, including employee communication and coordination of enrollment or status changes.• Be available to support business needs during peak operating times, including Sundays when required. The salary range for this position is $24/hr to $26/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
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

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

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

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) Business Partner

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
Our client, a global commercial real estate services firm, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to serve as the primary HR contact for an assigned employee group. This position plays a key role in supporting employees and managers through important moments across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance reviews, promotions, and organizational changes. This is a highly visible, hands-on HR role ideal for someone who builds trust quickly, communicates effectively across all levels of the organization, and takes a proactive approach to solving people-related issues at the source. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers within an assigned client group</li><li>Coach and advise managers through consultation, training, and day-to-day HR guidance</li><li>Support employee relations and performance management matters in partnership with a dedicated Employee Relations team</li><li>Guide employees and managers through key lifecycle events including onboarding, performance reviews, promotions, and other HR milestones</li><li>Support employee groups through periods of transition, growth, and new business startup activities</li><li>Facilitate local and regional employee programs, events, and training initiatives</li><li>Ensure local HR practices and policies align with broader global HR strategy</li><li>Identify recurring workforce issues, determine root causes, and partner with HR operations and specialist teams to improve processes, tools, and policies</li><li>Lead or contribute to HR projects with direct impact on business operations and employee experience</li><li>Promote an inclusive workplace culture that supports belonging and employee engagement</li></ul>
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

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