Human Resources Consultant

HR Consultant Chicagoland (Hybrid)$75,000–$85,000 base A growing professional services firm is looking for a hands-on HR professional to join its Client HR Services practice. Instead of managing HR for one company, you’d be the HR partner for several — stepping into different organizations, sizing up what they actually need, and building or running their HR function accordingly. What you’d be doing: Supporting or building out a client’s HR function from the ground up, depending on where they’re starting from Providing hands-on HR support on an interim or project basis — onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, retention Administering payroll, benefits, and HRIS processes as needed for client organizations Recommending and implementing HR policies and best practices tailored to each client’s goals Juggling multiple client engagements at once without dropping the ball on responsiveness Working alongside internal team members on shared client projects What they want to see:5+ years of HR experience, ideally with multi-state exposure Solid grasp of HR compliance and current employment law Comfortable making recommendations to leadership, both in writing and in person Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms, plus strong Excel skills Able to travel to client sites around the Chicago area$75,000–$85,000 base, plus comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off and holidays; and real opportunities for professional growth.