HR Compliance & Onboarding Specialist

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Chicago is seeking an organized Human Resources Assistant to support HR programs, maintain HRIS records, assist with onboarding, and help ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, discreet, customer service focused, fluent in English and Spanish preferred, and able to handle confidential information and HR projects. This role reports to the HR Department and supports various organizational events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration.
• 1–3 years in HR, admin, or related roles.
• Experience with HRIS; Paylocity preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records in HRIS and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and I-9 tracking.
• Coordinate onboarding and training activities.
• Support recruitment and HR initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

Paylocity HRIS

MS Office

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS systems (Paylocity)

Job description

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Chicago is seeking an organized Human Resources Assistant to support HR programs, maintain HRIS records, assist with onboarding, and help ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, discreet, customer service focused, fluent in English and Spanish preferred, and able to handle confidential information and HR projects. This role reports to the HR Department and supports various organizational events.