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Posted August 27, 2026
Robert Half

Sr. HR Generalist

Cicero, IL 60804-4520, US Temporary
Compensation: $38 to $40 Hourly

 

Our client is seeking a Contract HR Operations Specialist / HR Generalist for 2-3 months engagement to provide tactical HR support and help shift administrative responsibilities away from HR leadership so they can focus on more strategic priorities. This role is best suited for someone with strong HR operations/generalist experience, hands-on Workday expertise, and the ability to work effectively with both senior leadership and frontline/manufacturing employees.

 

Responsibilities:

Manage HRIS transactions in Workday, including: 

  • Creating requisitions
  • Processing job changes
  • Supporting employee movement workflows
  • Assisting with recall-from-layoff transactions
  • Following established scripts and SOPs for consistency and accuracy
  • Assist with exit interviews and related offboarding processes
  • Handle fraudulent unemployment claims in ADP by collecting and submitting required information
  • Gather information related to employee complaints and escalate appropriately to HR leadership
  • Support common policy and employee questions, including leave-related inquiries, within a unionized employee population
  •  Partner with HR leadership and the HR Business Partner to ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations

Qualifications:

  • Strong experience in HR generalist and/or HR operations roles
  • Recent experience in tactical, hands-on HR support
  • Strong Workday experience
  • Ability to follow established processes, workflows, scripts, and SOPs
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across organizational levels

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.


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Compensation

$38.00-$40.00 Hourly

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