Sr. HR Generalist

We are looking for an experienced Bilingual Sr. HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources activities for a team based in Chicago, Illinois. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can balance day-to-day HR operations with employee support, compliance, payroll processing and process coordination. This position is based on the Southwest side of Downtown Chicago, and 100% on site.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR support across employee relations, policy guidance, and general personnel matters.
• Processing payroll full cycle for 350 employees
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure new hires have a smooth and organized start, including documentation and orientation support.
• Administer benefits-related processes by assisting employees with enrollment, changes, and questions while maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain HR data and documentation within HRIS platforms, ensuring information is current, complete, and aligned with internal standards.
• Assist with HR administration such as personnel file management, compliance tracking, and employment documentation.
• Partner with managers and employees to address workplace concerns, escalate issues when appropriate, and promote consistent HR practices.
• Support updates to HR procedures and workflows, including process changes or system-related activities as needed.
• Contribute to ongoing efforts that improve the employee experience through responsive service and strong operational follow-through.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience in processing payroll
• Strong experience using Paylocity
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Proven experience in a Human Resources Generalist role with exposure to both employee support and HR operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of employee relations practices and the ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience managing onboarding activities and coordinating required employment documentation.
• Familiarity with benefits administration, including employee inquiries and routine transaction support.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems and confidence maintaining accurate employee records.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build productive working relationships across the organization.

Benefits available to contract 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 roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

 

The position is based in Chicago, IL with a 100% on site work model!

Apply today! Step forward and embrace the challenge to make a difference. Robert Half invites you to be part of an exciting journey.

Compensation

$26.60-$30.80 Hourly

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