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12 results for Communications Specialist in Rockford, IL

HR/Recruiting Coordinator
  • Carol Stream, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented HR/Recruiting Coordinator to support hiring and onboarding activities for a long-term contract position in Carol Stream, Illinois. This role will help create a smooth candidate experience by coordinating interviews, maintaining timely communication, and assisting with pre-employment steps that keep hires on track. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, comfort working in HR systems such as Paycom, and the ability to manage multiple recruiting and administrative tasks with accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Arrange on-site interviews by aligning schedules between candidates and internal team members.</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants, providing updates and responding to questions throughout the hiring process.</p><p>• Maintain interview calendars and confirm logistics to ensure meetings are scheduled accurately and efficiently.</p><p>• Post open positions in the applicant tracking system and help keep job listings current.</p><p>• Support onboarding activities by coordinating background checks, drug screenings, and other pre-employment requirements.</p><p>• Monitor hiring documentation and follow up on outstanding items to help prevent delays in start dates.</p><p>• Assist with recruiting activities such as conducting initial candidate outreach, completing basic screening steps, and supporting sourcing efforts through online job boards and career sites.</p><p>• Prepare employment offers and help move selected candidates through the next stages of the hiring process.</p>
  • 2026-05-19T19:04:28Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Glendale Heights, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A client of Robert Half is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and enhance HR operations for a growing organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about employee engagement, compliance, and building strong workplace culture.</p><p><br></p><p>This position requires bilingual fluency in Spanish and English and includes travel to Rockford approximately twice per week (mileage and gas reimbursement provided).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary range: $90,000 – $120,000</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Travel reimbursement for mileage and gas</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead employee relations efforts, fostering a positive and productive work environment</li><li>Oversee day-to-day HR administration, including records management, policies, and compliance documentation</li><li>Manage and administer employee benefits programs, ensuring clear communication and support</li><li>Utilize HRIS systems to maintain accurate data and streamline HR processes</li><li>Drive and manage onboarding programs to ensure successful new hire integration</li><li>Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals</li><li>Partner with leadership to support performance management and organizational development</li><li>Ensure compliance with all employment laws, regulations, and internal policies</li><li>Implement initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, and culture</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to assess and support workforce planning needs</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-26T16:18:42Z
Tax Manager - Public
  • Janesville, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a client-focused accounting team in Janesville, Wisconsin. This role is suited for a detail-oriented tax specialist who can oversee return reviews, guide client engagements, and lead staff development with confidence. The position offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative environment while helping improve efficiency, service quality, and long-term departmental success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the review of individual, business, fiduciary, and related tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by addressing tax-related questions, requesting outstanding information, discussing planning strategies, and presenting completed returns.</p><p>• Coordinate engagement flow by assigning work across team members, balancing priorities, and keeping projects moving efficiently through completion.</p><p>• Provide coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to tax team members to support skill development and strengthen team performance.</p><p>• Evaluate client situations to uncover tax-saving opportunities and deliver practical recommendations aligned with their financial goals.</p><p>• Track filing calendars and engagement milestones to help maintain on-time delivery during both peak and non-peak periods.</p><p>• Contribute ideas that enhance internal procedures, increase operational efficiency, and improve the overall client experience.</p><p>• Partner with firm leadership to manage workload distribution, maintain strong client relationships, and support departmental objectives.</p>
  • 2026-05-11T17:24:04Z
Accounting Manager
  • Johnson Creek, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting for our Wisconsin location. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee month-end activities, maintain general ledger integrity, and provide meaningful financial insight to leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical ability, sound knowledge of accounting standards, and the confidence to work across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries, posting adjustments, and ensuring the general ledger is complete and accurate.<br>• Examine financial activity across accounts, interpret trends in assets, liabilities, and equity, and help summarize the organization’s current and expected financial position.<br>• Produce month-end reporting packages for leadership, including balance sheet support, profit and loss review, and other financial analyses needed for decision-making.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and other key balance sheet accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Oversee account structure maintenance by establishing new accounts as needed and confirming transactions are recorded to the appropriate ledger categories.<br>• Monitor fixed asset records, including construction in progress, and maintain depreciation schedules to support accurate monthly expense recognition.<br>• Review supporting journals and payment activity for errors, completeness, and proper coding, including invoices, checks, electronic payments, and wire transactions.<br>• Support year-end accounting activities by closing accounts, preparing audit schedules, and assisting with tax return support and external financial statement audits.<br>• Perform analysis related to unbilled revenue, billing summaries, and other recurring monthly accounting items to improve reporting accuracy and completeness.
  • 2026-05-19T16:28:46Z
Corporate Accounting Manager
  • Itasca, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>For more information and to be considered -<em> Send your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle at 630-368-1175 </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Corporate Accounting Manager - get involved in process improvement at a growing company. You can make an impact and have opportunity to grow in a growing multi billion dollar organization. </em></p><p>full benefit package ; medical, dental, short term disability, long term, bonuses and full vacation, sick and holidays</p><p> Hybrid </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>• Month end accounting activities, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, </p><p>• Create and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported results</p><p>• Interact cross functionally regarding cost and accounting transactions. </p><p>• System enhancements and implementation experience a plus </p><p>• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and support audit readiness</p><p>• Coordinate annual external audits and regulatory filings, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors</p><p>• Participate in cross-functional projects supporting organizational transformation, scalability, and accounting and system modernization</p><p>Growing company offering Salary of 130k to 155k plus bonus</p><p>For immediate consideration; email your resume to [email protected] or call Danielle Tubero at 630-368-1175</p><p><em>"Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. "</em></p>
  • 2026-04-29T14:53:44Z
Bilingual Production Supervisor/Manager
  • Glendale Heights, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 32.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Bilingual Production Manager to oversee second-shift manufacturing operations in Glendale Heights, Illinois. This Contract position calls for a hands-on leader who can guide teams in a fast-moving production environment while maintaining strong standards for safety, quality, and output. The role works closely with cross-functional partners to keep production on schedule, resolve operational issues, and support consistent execution across the shift. </p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p>• Direct second-shift production activities to achieve daily goals for volume, product quality, and workplace safety </p><p>• Coach, supervise, and develop operators, line leads, and material handling staff to build an accountable and productive team </p><p>• Partner with Quality, Research and Development, and Planning teams to support accurate batch execution and on-time order completion </p><p>• Track equipment performance during the shift and coordinate maintenance support when issues arise to reduce disruption </p><p>• Uphold company, safety, and regulatory standards across all manufacturing operations and reinforce compliance expectations </p><p>• Verify batch records and related production documents to ensure they are complete, accurate, and ready for review </p><p>• Lead process improvement efforts aimed at increasing throughput, reducing waste, and improving workflow efficiency </p><p>• Support onboarding and cross-training initiatives to strengthen workforce flexibility and readiness </p><p>• Prepare shift updates and key performance metrics for leadership to communicate results, issues, and operational trends</p>
  • 2026-05-04T21:48:43Z
Sales Manager
  • Milton, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to find a <strong>Sales Manager</strong> who will play a key role in driving new business and expanding customer relationships. This position offers significant visibility and impact, with <strong><u>travel up to 75%</u></strong><u> </u>to meet with clients, attend industry events, and support business development efforts. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing sales, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead sales initiatives in a competitive market. For more detail, please call 608-716-5643!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth across local and regional markets. </li><li>Manage and grow key customer accounts while building strong, long-term client relationships. </li><li>Partner with internal teams, including production and engineering, to align customer needs with operational capabilities, timelines, and pricing. </li><li>Prepare forecasts, pipeline updates, sales reports, and performance metrics for leadership review. </li><li>Lead sales efforts through prospecting, client meetings, contract negotiations, and closing new business opportunities.</li><li>Mentor and support sales team members, helping drive accountability, performance, and overall team success. </li><li>Represent the organization at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings to promote services and strengthen market presence. </li><li>Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand to refine sales approaches and identify growth opportunities. </li></ul>
  • 2026-05-21T21:18:43Z
Sr. Integration / EDI Migration Consultant
  • Rockford, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 66.50 - 77.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced integration specialist to join a long-term contract opportunity, 100% remote. This role is ideal for someone who can step into an active EDI modernization program, quickly understand the current integration landscape, and provide steady technical leadership through completion. The consultant will work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen documentation, support continuity of knowledge, and advance a scalable cloud-focused integration approach.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead remaining phases of an in-progress EDI and integration modernization effort, ensuring deliverables stay aligned with project goals and timelines.</p><p>• Analyze the existing BizTalk 2010 environment and translate legacy enveloping and mapping logic into updated solutions using Azure Logic Apps and Boomi.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to validate business and technical integration requirements across connected systems.</p><p>• Produce clear technical documentation covering architecture, workflows, design decisions, support considerations, and implementation status.</p><p>• Provide structured knowledge transfer to team members to preserve critical integration expertise and improve long-term support readiness.</p><p>• Troubleshoot complex EDI processing and interface issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.</p><p>• Guide design and build activities for data mappings, message transformations, and partner onboarding within the target platform.</p><p>• Support testing, deployment, and cutover planning to help move integration components into production with minimal disruption.</p>
  • 2026-05-26T13:44:06Z
Tax Accountant
  • Elgin, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32.36 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Tax Accountant to join a growing construction-focused organization in Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage tax compliance, support month-end activities, and help maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment. The role begins fully onsite and may offer a hybrid schedule after the initial onboarding period, based on business needs. This opportunity offers meaningful exposure to core accounting operations with room to expand responsibilities over time.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage sales and use tax compliance from preparation through submission across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities.<br>• Complete recurring tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis while ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Reconcile tax-related accounts, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies through research and analysis.<br>• Maintain fixed asset records by tracking acquisitions, disposals, and related accounting treatment.<br>• Evaluate spending transactions to determine whether they should be capitalized or recorded as operating expenses in line with company policy.<br>• Post and allocate cash receipts to the appropriate customer records or general ledger accounts.<br>• Support the integrity of the general ledger by maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, and analyzing account activity.<br>• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations and contribute to an efficient month-end close cycle.<br>• Review overhead and other expense accounts to improve classification accuracy and ensure proper financial reporting.<br>• Assist in determining the correct accounting treatment for new transactions and prepare supporting entries as needed.
  • 2026-05-14T14:34:11Z
Credit Clerk
  • Hampshire, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Credit & Collections Analyst</p><p><br></p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>Posts customer payments on a daily basis by recording checks, wire transfers, electronic payments and credit cards transactions.</p><p>• Investigate delinquent accounts and contact customers to collect payments. Follow-up consistently to monitor the expected payment dates.</p><p>• Review orders on hold for release.</p><p>• Check references and run D& B reports for prospective new accounts.</p><p>• Establish and review credit limits for new and existing customers.</p><p>• Create weekly customer aging reports.</p><p>• Print and e/mail requested statements and invoices to customers.</p><p>• Investigate deductions and update deduction reports.</p><p>• Process credit card payments.</p><p>• Organize and maintain customer credit files.</p><p>• Communicate issues with Sales Reps and Sales Management.</p><p>• Perform other related duties as assigned by Credit Management</p><p><br></p><p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p><p>• Good communication skills and problem solving experience.</p><p>• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.</p><p>• Good organization skills.</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.</p><p>• Financial analysis experience a plus.</p><p><br></p><p>Education & Work Experience </p><p>• Associate’s Degree in Accounting is a plus</p><p><br></p><p>WORK EXPERIENCE</p><p>o 2+ Years as a Credit and Collections Specialist</p><p><br></p><p>Medical, dental, vision, 401k and paid time off</p>
  • 2026-05-18T18:23:47Z
Exception
  • Mettawa, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24.00 - 26.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable specialist to support the accounting team in Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate receivables records, following up on outstanding balances, and ensuring timely payment activity is documented correctly. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with Oracle and Excel, communicates effectively with customers, and can manage a high volume of account activity with accuracy and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and update accounts receivable records in Oracle to ensure account details remain accurate and current.<br>• Contact customers regarding outstanding balances, request payment, and help coordinate appropriate payment arrangements.<br>• Apply incoming payments accurately and document all transaction activity in the accounting system.<br>• Initiate account suspension actions for non-payment within required timelines and record detailed account notes.<br>• Manage chargeback disputes from start to finish for credit card and ACH transactions, including research and resolution.<br>• Oversee collection efforts for monthly dues, entry fees, and other account charges to support timely recovery of outstanding balances.<br>• Communicate proactively with customers about delinquent accounts and provide clear follow-up on next steps.<br>• Update account profiles when contact details or payment information changes are received.<br>• Handle a large volume of transactions and account activity while meeting accuracy and turnaround expectations.
  • 2026-05-18T17:04:15Z
Controller (Plant)
  • Darlington, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>For Immediate consideration contact Courtney Syverson, Recruiting Manager at 608-259-1164</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Operations Controller to support manufacturing operations in Wisconsin. In this role, you will partner with site and operations leaders to translate financial data into actionable recommendations that improve performance, strengthen profitability, and support informed decision-making. This position combines day-to-day operational finance leadership with broader analytical insight in a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with plant leadership and operations stakeholders to evaluate financial and operational results and recommend actions that improve efficiency and margin performance.</p><p>• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and performance reports, providing clear analysis of trends, variances, and key business drivers.</p><p>• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and investigate gaps between actual and expected results to support timely corrective action.</p><p>• Lead standard cost activities, including cost updates, pricing analysis, and ongoing review of cost accuracy within the plant environment.</p><p>• Support month-end close processes by ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and aligned with reporting requirements.</p><p>• Develop financial models and scenario analyses that help leadership assess business options, operational changes, and performance risks.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and compliance practices while supporting effective risk management across finance and operations activities.</p><p>• Contribute to finance and operational improvement projects, working with local leadership and broader controller teams to implement practical solutions.</p>
  • 2026-04-30T15:23:43Z