We are looking for an HR and Workplace Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Niles, Illinois on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will support employee relations efforts by addressing workplace concerns, conducting fair and well-documented reviews, and partnering with local HR and leadership teams to promote consistent policy application. The position is ideal for someone who communicates effectively, handles sensitive matters with professionalism, and can help foster a respectful and productive work environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead routine workplace reviews and support more sensitive employee matters with guidance when needed, ensuring each case is handled thoroughly and in alignment with company standards and labor requirements.<br>• Partner with site HR and operational leaders to carry out next steps following case findings and help maintain consistency in employee relations practices.<br>• Assess employee concerns, interpret applicable policies, and provide practical guidance to help resolve common workplace issues in a timely manner.<br>• Facilitate constructive conversations between employees and stakeholders to support informal resolution and reduce escalation where appropriate.<br>• Prepare summaries, reports, and case documentation while checking information for accuracy and raising discrepancies to the appropriate partners.<br>• Support change-related employee communications by working with HR partners to explain updates to workplace policies, procedures, or cultural expectations.<br>• Help employees understand how organizational changes may affect daily responsibilities, team interactions, or the overall work environment.<br>• Contribute to the development of processes and standard practices as the team continues to establish its operating model.
We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support employee rewards and benefits programs in Machesney Park, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on administering benefit activities, coordinating leave-related processes, and helping maintain accurate compensation and benefits records. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and hands-on experience supporting employee benefit operations in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer day-to-day benefits activities, ensuring employee enrollments, updates, and related records are handled accurately and on time.<br>• Coordinate benefit program processes by serving as a point of contact for questions, documentation, and issue resolution.<br>• Review compensation and benefits information to help maintain data accuracy and support consistent program administration.<br>• Analyze benefits-related details and prepare clear summaries or reports to assist with decision-making and compliance tracking.<br>• Support leave administration, including FMLA-related coordination, documentation follow-up, and status updates.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to address benefit concerns and improve service delivery.<br>• Maintain organized records for compensation and benefits programs while protecting confidential employee information.<br>• Assist with benefits process updates or operational changes as needed, including related administrative support and communications.
We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Desktop Support Technician for a contract engagement in Cary, IL. This role is ideal for a detail oriented with deep experience in enterprise-level endpoint management and hardware support. You will be responsible for maintaining the health and performance of our technology stack, ranging from standard executive workstations to specialized warehouse mobility tools. <br> Key Responsibilities Endpoint Management: Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows 10 and 11 operating systems within a large-scale enterprise environment. Software & Cloud Support: Provide advanced support for the Microsoft 365 suite and manage device enrollment and software deployment via Microsoft Intune and SCCM. Specialized Hardware: Provide hands-on support for Zebra scanners and other warehouse mobility devices to ensure seamless logistics operations. Infrastructure & AV: Maintain conference room setups and audiovisual technology to support onsite collaboration. Networking: Perform basic troubleshooting for wired and wireless connectivity, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and Meraki-based VPN connectivity. Asset Management: Track hardware and software lifecycles through diligent asset management and inventory practices. Identity & Access: Utilize Active Directory for user management and enterprise IT environment navigation. Service Delivery: Manage and resolve support requests through the ServiceNow ticketing system, ensuring high levels of internal user satisfaction.
We are looking for an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead strategic IT initiatives for a small insurance company based in Madison, Wisconsin. As a key executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving business innovation, technology integration, and digital transformation efforts. This is a long-term contract position ideal for a visionary leader with a strong blend of strategic thinking and technical expertise.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and execute comprehensive IT strategies aligned with the company's business objectives.<br>• Lead digital transformation initiatives to optimize operations and enhance competitive advantage.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define technology roadmaps, including business, capability, and implementation plans.<br>• Provide executive leadership in managing cybersecurity measures and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.<br>• Oversee the development and implementation of strategic roadmaps to support organizational growth.<br>• Act as a key advisor on technology investments, ensuring alignment with financial goals and priorities.<br>• Manage IT infrastructure, including Cisco ASA Firewall systems, to maintain operational efficiency and security.<br>• Foster collaboration across teams to adopt Agile Scrum methodologies for project management and delivery.<br>• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies that can benefit the organization.<br>• Monitor and optimize IT performance metrics to ensure alignment with business needs.
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager/Director to oversee and optimize our organization's IT operations in Madison, Wisconsin. This is a contract-to-permanent position, offering a dynamic opportunity to lead teams, manage infrastructure, and drive IT strategies in the semi-conductor and electric component manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of service desk management, security, and infrastructure.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage the IT department, including service desk operations, infrastructure, and security protocols.<br>• Oversee performance reviews and ensure alignment with organizational goals for IT staff.<br>• Implement and maintain Active Directory, backup technologies, and Cisco systems to support business operations.<br>• Manage cloud ERP systems, including QAD, and ensure seamless configuration management.<br>• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to optimize technology solutions and cost efficiency.<br>• Utilize Jira Service Desk and Confluence tools to streamline service desk ticketing and problem resolution.<br>• Ensure superior customer service by fostering a responsive and efficient IT support environment.<br>• Monitor and optimize IT hardware and software systems for peak performance.<br>• Evaluate and manage talent pipelines within the IT team to support organizational growth.<br>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within IT operations and service delivery.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead and shape our software engineering strategy. This role involves defining technical visions, designing cloud-based applications, and driving innovation through AI and automation technologies. If you have a passion for creating secure, scalable, and high-performing systems, we want to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement a comprehensive software engineering strategy for cloud-hosted applications, integration services, and automation solutions.</p><p>• Define the technical vision for custom development, database integration, and process automation to support organizational systems.</p><p>• Identify and incorporate AI and automation technologies to enhance business processes and system efficiency.</p><p>• Establish and enforce engineering standards to ensure scalability, security, and performance across software systems.</p><p>• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for engineering processes, tools, and team operations.</p><p>• Make architectural decisions for Azure services, including App Services, Functions, Storage, Service Bus, Logic Apps, and Data Factory.</p><p>• Oversee the development of APIs, data pipelines, automation workflows, and system integrations.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards, data governance policies, and operational controls.</p><p>• Research and recommend emerging technologies, such as AI/ML platforms and intelligent automation tools, to stay ahead in the industry.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join our team in Schaumburg, Illinois. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing the organization's IT infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing enterprise systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring high performance across a variety of platforms.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and administer Windows Server environments, including updates, upgrades, and virtual machine maintenance.<br>• Support and maintain Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) in hybrid identity setups.<br>• Provide troubleshooting and end-user support for PCs, including hardware and software issues on Intune-managed endpoints.<br>• Oversee Windows desktop support and ensure smooth operations across the organization.<br>• Assist with virtualization platforms such as VMware and other hypervisor environments.<br>• Monitor and manage Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault-based backup infrastructure.<br>• Contribute to endpoint protection operations using platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon or similar.<br>• Diagnose and resolve system, network, and application issues, including those related to cloud-managed networking (Meraki).<br>• Follow established change management and ticketing workflows, ensuring compliance with organizational processes.