Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Location: Mundelein, IL

Industry: Manufacturing

Pay: $35 - $38 / Hour

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a well-established organization experiencing steady growth and expansion into new business sectors. The company fosters a collaborative culture and values employees who bring initiative, professionalism, and adaptability to a structured but evolving environment.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Human Resources Specialist to support daily HR operations and serve as a resource to employees and managers. This role focuses on employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, onboarding, and HR process improvement. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish and thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for employee inquiries related to policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Support employee relations efforts by documenting and assisting in resolving workplace concerns.
• Maintain accurate, compliant employee records and assist with audits as needed.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including background checks, offer letters, and new hire documentation.
• Partner with hiring managers and recruiting teams to coordinate interviews and facilitate candidate communications.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, updates, and employee support.
• Manage employee life-cycle changes such as promotions, terminations, and leave requests.
• Support compliance initiatives, training sessions, and HR reporting efforts.
• Collaborate on HR projects and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1.5-2 years of Human Resources experience (open to strong candidates with slightly less).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience using Paylocity or a similar HRIS preferred.
• Exposure to union or manufacturing environments a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Perks

• Collaborative, people-focused culture with strong leadership support.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.