Hybrid HR Consultant for Client Services

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR professional/consultant to join our Client HR Services practice in the Chicagoland area. The role partners with diverse client organizations, delivering hands-on HR support, policy guidance, and HRIS/payroll administration.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site client support and remote work possibilities across the Chicago region. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of HR experience, a relevant degree, and HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field preferred.
• Certification in HR preferred (SHRM or HRCI).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in human resources, multi-state experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing day‑to‑day HR operations.
• Clear understanding of HR compliance and current employment law.
• Experience making recommendations to company management both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms, Microsoft Excel, and other business software applications.
• Ability to commute to clients in the Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Support the client’s existing HR function, assist in creating the HR function, or supporting the client’s management team to implement and support HR initiatives.
• Provide hands‑on HR support to client organizations on an interim or project basis.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, and retention efforts.
• Administer and support payroll, benefits, and HRIS processes as needed.
• Recommend and implement HR policies and best practices that align with client business goals
• Manage multiple client engagements and priorities while maintaining exceptional service and responsiveness
• Collaborate with internal Miller Cooper team members on client projects and consulting engagements

Skills

HR operations

HR compliance

Employment law

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certification (SHRM/HRCI)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR professional/consultant to join our Client HR Services practice in the Chicagoland area. The role partners with diverse client organizations, delivering hands-on HR support, policy guidance, and HRIS/payroll administration.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with on-site client support and remote work possibilities across the Chicago region. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of HR experience, a relevant degree, and HR