We are looking for a customer-focused Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst to serve as the primary point of contact for technical support in Illinois. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who takes initiative, enjoys working independently in a visible support role, and can deliver a high level of service across a Microsoft-based environment. The right candidate will combine hands-on troubleshooting skills with strong organization, ensuring end users receive timely assistance while keeping equipment, software, and support records well managed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as the first point of contact for incoming technical issues, providing attentive and responsive support to end users.<br>• Troubleshoot desktop, software, and basic application problems within a Microsoft environment, resolving issues directly or escalating when needed.<br>• Manage and update support tickets accurately to ensure clear communication, proper tracking, and timely follow-up.<br>• Install, configure, and support standard software and workstation tools for employees across the organization.<br>• Maintain documentation related to common issues, support procedures, and technical inventory to improve service consistency.<br>• Oversee asset availability and communicate with leadership when equipment or supplies need replenishment.<br>• Provide initial support for business applications, including low-level troubleshooting for tools such as Business Central.<br>• Assist with device and endpoint management activities, including work involving Active Directory and Windows 10 systems.<br>• Contribute to mobile and endpoint administration efforts where Intune knowledge can support the team’s broader IT operations.
We are looking for a Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst to provide dependable technical support for a non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on resolving day-to-day user issues, maintaining endpoint stability, and ensuring staff can effectively use core workplace technologies. The ideal candidate brings strong troubleshooting skills, a service-oriented mindset, and hands-on experience supporting Microsoft environments and device management tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Deliver front-line technical assistance for hardware, software, and access-related issues submitted through the service desk.<br>• Diagnose and resolve problems involving Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365 applications, and user account access in a timely manner.<br>• Administer and support devices through Microsoft Intune, including configuration, policy enforcement, and endpoint troubleshooting.<br>• Manage user accounts, permissions, and directory-related tasks within Active Directory.<br>• Support ChromeOS and other end-user devices to maintain reliable functionality across the organization.<br>• Track, update, and close service desk tickets while keeping users informed on progress and next steps.<br>• Escalate complex incidents when needed and collaborate with internal teams to achieve effective resolutions.<br>• Document recurring issues, solutions, and support procedures to improve service consistency and response efficiency.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 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].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead structured Kaizen cycles focused on throughput, quality and risk reduction.</li><li>Apply relevant Process Management tools (e.g. Lean/Six Sigma tools such as VSM (Value Stream Mapping), SIPOC (Supplier, Input, Process, Output, Customer), 5 Whys, Ishikawa).</li><li>Perform process mining and time‑and‑motion analysis.</li><li>Identify root causes of rework, delays, documentation errors and funding bottlenecks.</li><li>Design and develop To‑Be processes including clear role definitions, handoffs, and service-level expectations. As minimum expected is inclusion of RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed), SLAs and control points.</li><li>Analyze and document current (“as-is”) processes across all functions – e.g. origination, credit, operations, funding/treasury, and portfolio management.</li><li>Identify inefficiencies (benchmarking against other countries in the network, against the market), bottlenecks, error drivers, and compliance-related risks.</li><li>Support the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions.</li><li>Serve as the primary process interface between functions (e.g., IT, Risk, Operations, Finance).</li><li>Align process and system requirements with Group standards while ensuring local regulatory and operational needs are met.</li><li>Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on process changes, implementation steps, and responsibilities.</li><li>Translate business requirements into structured change requests for HQ IT teams, or external local providers.</li><li>Define functional requirements, expected outcomes, dependencies, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios.</li><li>Support prioritization of change requests and maintain transparency on timelines and delivery status.</li><li>Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with local teams and document test results.</li><li>Ensure system enhancements support process design, reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Monitor performance of external systems and service quality, maintaining communication and coordination with external providers (if such).</li><li>Translate gaps into OCR (Optical Character Recognition)/RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and workflow opportunities.</li><li>Build business cases with ROI and risk impact.</li><li>Define data quality rules and reporting requirements</li><li>Monitor and supervise process implementation across teams, ensuring adoption and operational consistency.</li><li>Track and manage implementation progress, risks, open issues, and mitigation actions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an IT Support specialist to provide hands-on technical assistance for end users in West Chicago, Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving day-to-day technology issues, delivering strong customer service, and supporting a wide range of workplace devices and applications. The role will focus on maintaining reliable desktop and mobile computing environments while helping employees stay productive through timely troubleshooting and support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide direct technical support for employees by diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and operating system issues across desktop and laptop environments.<br>• Assist users with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and other commonly used productivity tools.<br>• Set up, configure, and deploy computers and related equipment for new employees, replacements, and ongoing business needs.<br>• Support mobile technology by troubleshooting connectivity, application, and device issues on both Android and iOS platforms.<br>• Maintain and resolve service desk tickets while documenting incidents, requests, solutions, and useful knowledge articles with clear detail.<br>• Deliver deskside support for peripherals such as printers, scanners, and other end-user equipment to ensure consistent workplace functionality.<br>• Use structured troubleshooting methods to identify root causes, apply effective fixes, and escalate more complex issues when needed.<br>• Contribute to endpoint support activities, including device management tasks and participation in an on-call rotation as required.