HR Generalist

Robert Half HR Generalist St Charles, MA Apply Description Our client, a leading manufacturer, is seeking a dynamic Leave of Absence & HR Specialist to join their fast-paced team. The current team member in this position plays a crucial role in supporting employees through every stage of leave—ensuring compliance, caring for people, and maintaining production continuity during frequent absences. The ideal candidate will actively engage the team, be resourceful under pressure, and seamlessly step in to support wherever needed. This is a contract to hire opportunity based in the West suburbs of Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:

Manage the full lifecycle of employee leaves (FMLA, ADA, personal, medical, etc.) with a focus on high-volume processing (30+ absences per year) Serve as the main point of contact for all leave of absence requests, documenting, tracking, and communicating status updates Own all aspects of the leave process—80% of the role centers on this function Support open enrollment, general benefits administration, and employee questions related to health, disability, and other benefit programs Collaborate with manufacturing supervisors and HR colleagues to keep operations running smoothly during staffing shortages Use Paycor HRIS and associated systems to track leaves and employee data Flexibly support other HR functions as needed to maintain team productivity Foster a positive, inclusive, and energetic workplace culture Step up to fill gaps when peers are out, adapting quickly in a fast-paced setting Requirements Bilingual in Spanish (verbal and written) Proven end-to-end experience managing high-volume leaves of absence (FMLA, personal, etc.); demonstrated ability to independently process and track 30+ (minimum) leaves annually HR generalist background within a manufacturing environment Proficient with Paycor or similar HRIS/payroll technology Able and willing to collaborate cross-functionally and jump into new duties as required

Long Term Salary Range:

$60,000 - $70,000 Benefits available to contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k)plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. The position is based in Chicago, IL with a 100% on site work model! Apply today! Step forward and embrace the challenge to make a difference. Robert Half invites you to be part of an exciting journey. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) . Active Filters HR Generalist St Charles, MA Clear All Apply