HR Systems & AI Process Improvement Specialist Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,IT/Tech

The Judge Group is seeking an HR Systems & Process Improvement Specialist for a hybrid opportunity located in either Downtown Chicago, IL or Northbrook, IL. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with experience supporting HR systems, reporting, process improvement, and automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable working with data and technology, and interested in driving continuous improvement across the HR function.

COMPENSATION:

TBD

WORKSITE:

Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

LOCATION:

Downtown Chicago, IL or Northbrook, IL

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LOCATION:

TBD

MUST HAVE:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience supporting HR systems, HRIS/HCM platforms, applicant tracking systems, reporting tools, or workflow automation solutions
Strong Excel skills and experience working with data, reporting, documentation, and process improvement initiatives
Ability to communicate effectively with HR, IT, Finance Systems, and external stakeholders while supporting system and process enhancements

LIKE TO HAVE:

Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, or similar business process automation tools

MUST BE:

Able to work a hybrid schedule 3 days per week in the office in Downtown Chicago or Northbrook, IL

EXPERIENCE:

Support HR process improvement, workflow optimization, and automation initiatives across the HR function
Maintain and support HR systems including HRIS/HCM, applicant tracking, learning, performance management, and service delivery platforms
Assist with system configuration, user access management, testing, data audits, troubleshooting, and validation of system changes
Develop and support HR reports, dashboards, and recurring analytics requests
Document processes, create SOPs and job aids, and support implementation of new workflows and system enhancements
Assist with governance, compliance, data privacy, record retention, audit support, and change management activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking, reporting, case management, or workflow automation tools
Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Experience supporting HR projects, system testing, data validation, reporting, or process documentation in a corporate environment
Demonstrated interest in HR technology, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives

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