HR Operations & Benefits Coordinator

66degrees; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

66degrees seeks a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support our growing consulting firm. This contract role (6 months) focuses on HR operations, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, and employee support.

Responsibilities include managing HRIS data, handling benefits inquiries, and coordinating with IT, Operations, and payroll. A strong foundation in HR fundamentals and 1–3 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of HR administrative or coordinator experience in a professional services or consulting setting.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., Rippling, Workday, BambooHR) and office tools.
• Solid understanding of US employment laws, I-9 compliance, and HR best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Strong time-management to juggle multiple tasks without errors.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR administrative processes with high accuracy.
• Maintain digital employee records and compliance files per labor laws.
• Generate routine HR metrics and reports for leadership.
• Coordinate onboarding experiences and ensure all paperwork is complete.
• Ensure new hires have tools and access on day one with IT/Operations.
• Handle offboarding workflows, exits, equipment returns, and terminations.
• Serve as a welcoming contact for policies, benefits, and HR procedures.
• Assist with benefits enrollment questions and escalate complex inquiries.
• Coordinate with finance/payroll on compensation changes, promotions, and leaves.

Skills

HR administration

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Data privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Rippling

Workday

BambooHR

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

66degrees seeks a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support our growing consulting firm. This contract role (6 months) focuses on HR operations, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, and employee support.

Responsibilities include managing HRIS data, handling benefits inquiries, and coordinating with IT, Operations, and payroll. A strong foundation in HR fundamentals and 1–3 years of experience are preferred.