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HR Specialist

chicago, il • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Contract General

About the company:

Our leading client in the NFP company is looking for a HR Specialist to join their accounting and finance team.

Why Work Here:

  • Strong medical / dental / vision
  • Short term / long term disability cover
  • Reporting into the CFO – High visibility
  • Strong growth potential
  • 43B Plan
  • Strong mission statement

HR Specialist Responsibilities:

  • Assist with all internal and external HR-related matters.
  • Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures.
  • Recommend strategies to motivate employees.
  • Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks and issuing employment contracts.
  • Investigate complaints brought forward by employees.
  • Coordinate employee development plans and performance management.
  • Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
  • Manage the organization’s employee database and prepare reports.
  • Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
  • Assist with budget monitoring and payroll.
  • Develop processes and network that accelerates the hiring onboard of new employees in order to meet the company’s rapid growth.
  • Administer human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
  • Develop personnel policies and procedures to be documented in an employee handbook.
  • Develop and implement the compensation programs; including salary structures of discretionary bonus and sales commission structures; monitors performance evaluation programs and revise as necessary.
  • Serve as benefits administrator to include health care, vacation, 401K benefits, and claims resolution.
  • Maintains compliance with federal and state regulation concerning employment practices.
  • Design and maintain human resource records.
  • Organize and implement employee orientation, training and employee exit procedures.
  • Monitor employee safety, welfare, wellness and health programs
  • Design and implement performance management system inclusive of performance against goals and periodic performance reviews and documentation thereof.

Education and Work Experience

  • A bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of Human Resources experience or,

  • A Master’s degree in HR Management preferred and 2 years of experience in the HR field

  • Bilingual –Spanish Language a requirement

  • Paylocity experience is a plus
  • Benefits experience
Salary range: $75k-$85k
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