HR Specialist

CFS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / dental / vision

Disability coverage

401K benefits

High visibility role

Growth potential

Job summary

CFS is seeking an HR Specialist to join the accounting and finance team in Chicago. You will support various HR functions, from recruitment to policy development and employee relations, reporting to the CFO for high visibility.

Responsibilities include administering HR plans, coordinating development and performance reviews, and ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations. Strong communication and bilingual Spanish ability are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 3–5 years HR experience
• Master's degree in HR Management preferred and 2 years HR experience
• Bilingual – Spanish required
• Paylocity experience is a plus
• Benefits experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal and external HR matters.
• Develop organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Suggest strategies to motivate employees.
• Assist with recruitment: identify candidates, reference checks, and employment contracts.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

Performance management

HR policy development

Budget / payroll support

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Master's degree in HR Management

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

Job description

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