Sr. HR Specialist

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Interim Sr. HR Specialist for a 3-month contract assignment, with potential for extension. This individual will play a key role in supporting HR operations, onboarding, learning and development, and cross-functional team coordination, helping ensure a seamless employee experience and continuity across critical programs. If you are operationally focused, and looking to support a global organization, this could be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support across HR operations, talent development, and learning initiatives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hire onboarding, including communications, documentation, orientation support, and coordination of training sessions
• Manage onboarding logistics for both virtual and onsite employees, ensuring a positive and organized new hire experience
• Coordinate learning and development activities, including LMS enrollments, session scheduling, facilitator coordination, and compliance training support
• Oversee intake and tracking of team requests through a ticketing system, including routing, follow-up, and status management
• Support procurement and coordination processes related to learning sessions and other team initiatives
• Assist with internal community and employee engagement efforts, including meeting facilitation, communications, and support for in-person events
• Partner cross-functionally with multiple teams to keep key programs and operations running smoothly
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and help enhance existing workflows and documentation

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting HR operations, onboarding, talent development, learning programs, or similar functions
• Strong collaboration skills and a high level of professionalism
• Excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational abilities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment
• Experience with Workday, Jira, and/or an LMS strongly preferred
• Prior experience in the technology sector is highly preferred
• Ability to support both administrative execution and broader cross-functional coordination

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 Downtown Chicago, IL with a hybrid remote 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

$42.75-$49.50 Hourly

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