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Contract HR Generalist

$25 - $30 hourly
Job Category: Administrative
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 163138
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable HR Generalist to join a growing organization on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a mix of employee lifecycle administration, benefits support, reporting, and process improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes from start to finish

  • Process new hire and employee information within ADP Workforce Now

  • Ensure completion of onboarding documentation, I-9 compliance, and new hire orientation activities

  • Coordinate employee exits, system updates, and access terminations

  • Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and People Team inquiries

  • Support benefits administration, including open enrollment activities and employee communications

  • Coordinate with external benefits partners and brokers as needed

  • Reconcile benefits invoices and assist with headcount reporting

  • Create, maintain, and audit HR records, spreadsheets, and reporting tools

  • Partner with IT and internal stakeholders to support employee-related requests and workflows

  • Conduct audits of employee documentation and personnel records

  • Assist with policy updates, employee handbook reviews, and process documentation

  • Support HR projects related to workflow improvements, reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency

  • Assist with recruiting coordination and talent acquisition activities as needed


Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, or Employee Relations experience

  • Strong understanding of onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes

  • Experience working within HRIS systems; ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred

  • Prior exposure to benefits administration and open enrollment processes

  • Working knowledge of employee benefits, including concepts such as PPO plans, premiums, and employee contributions

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred

  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow structured workflows and processes

  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Professional, confidential, and service-oriented approach


Role Details:

  • Location: Chicago, IL

  • Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite weekly, with flexibility for additional in-office collaboration as needed)

  • Employment Type: Contract

  • Compensation: $25-$30/hour

  • Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/


If you are interested in learning more and align with the qualifications, apply today!

Jessica Black
Recruiter, LaSalle Network

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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.