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Addison Group

Human Resources Assistant

Addison Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Base pay range $25.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Job Title : HR Assistant

Location : Chicago, IL (Hybrid – In office Tuesday through Thursday)

Compensation : $25 – $28 / hour

Work Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

About Our Client Addison Group is hiring for our client, a professional services organization, seeking an HR Assistant to provide support during a maternity leave coverage. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional to gain hands‑on experience in payroll, benefits, and employee relations in a hybrid work environment.

Job Description The HR Assistant will provide administrative and functional support across multiple areas of HR, including payroll, benefits, and employee documentation. This individual will maintain confidentiality, ensure accuracy in records and reports, and collaborate with various team members across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain hourly staff timecards, track attendance, and generate related reports

Assist with semi‑monthly payroll processing and reporting

Update internal intranet pages with HR‑related information

Prepare new hire and employee separation paperwork

Maintain personnel files and HR documentation (benefits, policies, procedures)

Track benefit enrollments and acknowledgment forms

Assist with scheduling support staff rotations

Provide general HR administrative support as needed

Qualifications

1–2 years of HR or related administrative experience

Familiarity with payroll and benefits processes; experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with document management systems a plus

Strong confidentiality, organizational, and proofreading skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Professional demeanor with the ability to interact with a variety of personalities

Prior experience in a law firm or professional services setting is a plus

Contract role covering maternity leave (3–4 months, estimated through February or March)

Hybrid schedule: required in‑office Tuesday through Thursday, remote on other days

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.

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