About the role

Job Title: HR Manager
Industry: Insurance
Location Chicago, IL
Assignment Type: Temporary Contract – Approximately 6 Months
Pay: $40–$48/hour
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, 40 hours per week. Hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 days onsite per week.
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About The Company: Our client is an established global organization within the specialty insurance and reinsurance industry. With operations across multiple international markets, the company offers a collaborative, professional environment where employees work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams. This opportunity provides exposure to both domestic and international HR operations within a growing organization.
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to provide comprehensive human resources support during a six-month temporary assignment. This individual will oversee essential HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, recruitment, performance management, and employee relations. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded HR professional who can confidently manage day-to-day operations while partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives. This position requires strong attention to detail, experience with ADP, and the ability to navigate a dynamic, global business environment.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Employee Relations: Oversee daily HR activities and provide guidance to employees and management across multiple U.S. office locations. Partner with executive leadership to address employee concerns, organizational needs, and ongoing HR initiatives. Serve as a trusted resource for HR-related questions, policies, and procedures. Participate in leadership meetings and collaborate with senior executives on workforce priorities.
Payroll & Compensation: Review and authorize biweekly payroll to ensure accuracy and timely processing. Oversee payroll administration for international employee populations, coordinating with internal partners as needed. Verify payroll deductions, benefit contributions, and other compensation-related information. Communicate important payroll updates and reminders to employees.
Benefits: Administration Support annual open enrollment activities and review employee benefit selections for accuracy. Confirm benefit elections are properly reflected within ADP.Audit HSA and FSA contributions to ensure appropriate payroll deductions. Investigate and resolve enrollment discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams.
Recruitment & Workforce Planning: Monitor active recruitment efforts and partner with hiring teams to maintain progress against staffing goals. Review hiring requests and approved headcount to ensure alignment with organizational budgets. Evaluate external recruiting resources and support cost-effective hiring strategies. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to address recruitment priorities.
Performance Management & Talent Development: Collaborate with international HR partners to coordinate annual performance review activities. Support the administration of performance management processes and employee evaluations. Assist with talent and culture initiatives to promote consistency across the organization.
Qualifications: Previous experience in an HR Manager, Senior HR Generalist, or comparable human resources position. Strong working knowledge of ADP, including payroll processing and benefits administration. Demonstrated experience supporting performance management programs and annual review cycles. Broad HR generalist background encompassing employee relations, recruitment, payroll, and benefits. Experience reviewing payroll information and ensuring accurate employee deductions. Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and international HR teams. Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. High level of discretion when handling confidential employee and business information. Experience within insurance, financial services, or a professional services environment is a plus.
Additional Details: Approximately six-month temporary assignment providing coverage during an extended leave.
Perks: Hybrid work flexibility. Opportunity to collaborate directly with senior executives and global HR leadership. Exposure to domestic and international HR operations. Broad responsibilities across multiple HR disciplines. Established organization with a collaborative and professional work environment.

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