Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Associate (Internal Role)

Chicago, IL | Full-Time | Hybrid

We’re looking for an organized, people-oriented HR Associate to join our internal team in Chicago. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their HR or staffing career who wants hands-on exposure across onboarding, payroll support, compliance, and day-to-day associate support in a fast-paced environment.

• Coordinate onboarding for new associates, including documentation and orientation support
• Serve as a primary HR point of contact for associate questions and employment matters
• Provide and explain benefits information to new hires
• Conduct or assist with onboarding calls as needed
• Support Spanish-speaking associates (preferred)

• Process employment verifications and I-9 documentation
• Manage and update HR systems and recordkeeping
• Assist with ad hoc HR and recruiting projects

• Support weekly payroll processes, including timecard collection and verification
• Coordinate approvals and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Prepare overtime and workforce reports for internal and client stakeholders
• Assist with commission and billing reports; maintain Excel trackers
• Partner with billing and operations teams to support early-week payroll cycles

• 0–2 years of experience in HR, staffing, recruiting, or a related internship
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
• Clear communicator with patience and a service-oriented mindset
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic HR/payroll systems

This position is designed to provide broad exposure across HR, recruiting, and staffing operations. It’s an excellent stepping stone for someone interested in long-term growth into HR Generalist, Recruiting, or Operations roles.

If you’re detail-driven, enjoy supporting people, and want to build a strong foundation in HR, we’d love to hear from you.