Addison Group is hiring: HR Manager in Chicago

Job Title: HR Manager (Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid 1 to 2 days onsite

Industry: Non-Profit

Pay: $36–$38/hour (contract), $77,000–$82,000/year (permanent)

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a leading non-profit organization with a long-standing history of serving families and children. Their mission is rooted in creating strong families and thriving children through compassion, equity, and innovative support services.

Job Description:

This role serves as a trusted advisor on HR and cultural matters, managing employee engagement, talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, compliance, and workforce planning. The HR Manager supervises team members, ensures compliance with employment laws, and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Supervision: Lead, mentor, and manage HR team members, providing support on hiring, training, performance improvement plans, and team development.
• Employee Relations: Partner with leaders to address employee concerns, performance management, and morale-building.
• Hiring & Onboarding: Oversee recruitment, job descriptions, onboarding processes, and salary adjustments to meet organizational goals.
• Compliance & Benefits: Ensure adherence to employment laws, oversee benefits administration, and manage complex leave-of-absence cases.
• Culture & Engagement: Drive employee engagement initiatives and promote equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and understanding (EDIBU).
• Performance Management: Coordinate annual performance reviews, setting goals, and ensuring alignment with organizational values.
• Data & Administration: Maintain accurate HR metrics, create reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline HR processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in Human Resources or related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and recruitment.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems, preferably UKG.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and videoconference platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Details:

• Local travel and occasional overnight travel required (approximately 20%).

Perks:

• Opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization.
• Hybrid work schedule for better work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package upon permanent hire

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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