HR Specialist — Full-Cycle HR for a Mission-Driven Team

ADP, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Hesed House in Aurora, IL is seeking an HR Specialist to support the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, benefits, training, and recognition for a team of about 85 staff. Reporting to the Division Director of Operations, you will partner with program directors and managers as a trusted HR resource.

You will manage recruiting, background checks, onboarding across programs, and employee engagement programs, while maintaining confidential records in ADP Workforce Now and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of human resources experience, ideally including recruiting and benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• SHRM-CP or PHR, nonprofit or human services experience preferred, Spanish/English bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for frontline, program, and administrative roles, partnering with hiring managers from posting through offer.
• Coordinate background checks, DCFS clearances, reference checks, and employment eligibility verification.
• Lead new hire orientation and create a consistent onboarding experience across programs and shifts.
• Help plan and run employee recognition and engagement programs.
• Support day-to-day administration of payroll inputs, benefits enrollment, and leave, and help employees navigate their benefits.
• Track required training, certifications, and licensures, and follow up to keep staff current.
• Answer employee and applicant questions, escalating sensitive matters to HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in ADP Workforce Now and prepare routine HR reports.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

HR experience

Benefits administration

Employment law knowledge

Microsoft Office

HRIS/ATS

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Hesed House in Aurora, IL is seeking an HR Specialist to support the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, benefits, training, and recognition for a team of about 85 staff. Reporting to the Division Director of Operations, you will partner with program directors and managers as a trusted HR resource.

You will manage recruiting, background checks, onboarding across programs, and employee engagement programs, while maintaining confidential records in ADP Workforce Now and