This role will play a critical part in talent acquisition, onboarding, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations, ensuring a positive employee experience and adherence to nonprofit and employment regulations.
Human Resources Generalist Responsibilities:
- Partner with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation
- Manage applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure a smooth, timely candidate experience
- Coordinate and facilitate onboarding for new hires, including orientation, documentation, and system setup
- Ensure new employees have a positive and engaging onboarding experience
- Maintain onboarding materials and continuously improve onboarding processes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS systems
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as nonprofit-specific regulations
- Support audits, reporting, and documentation (e.g., I-9s, EEO reporting)
- Assist with policy updates and ensure proper documentation and communication
- Respond to employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures
- Support benefits administration, including enrollments and employee communications
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed
Human Resources Generalist Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization
- Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes
- Strong understanding of HR compliance and employment laws
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Pay: $30-43/hr
Location: Downtown Chicago, Hybrid, 4 days on-site + 1 day remote
Employment type: Contract
Benefits: LaSalle Network Consultants are eligible for LaSalle Benefits including dental, vision, and medical.
If you are interested and available immediately for this opportunity, apply today!
Rachel Holmes
Principal, 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.