Position Title: HR Specialist
Work Location: North Chicago, Illinois, USA 60064
Assignment Duration: 6 months (possible extension)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week)
 
Position Summary
Supports Workday processes that include employee record management, database updates, reporting, quality measurements, and monitoring upstream/downstream integrations. In this role, you will work with internal and external stakeholders in alignment with the global operating model, ensuring compliance and internal controls.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support key HR processes in the Workday system (employee lifecycle processes, HR reporting, process accuracy, data quality, documentation management).
• Handle HR documentation.
• Administer data quality reports and act on corrections of errors.
• Actively look for continuous improvement ideas and lead initiatives toward process improvements and automation.
• Keep process documentation up-to-date.
• Take accountability for compliance with defined HR processes and relevant policies.
• Cooperate closely with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Business HR, Benefits, Total Rewards, Finance, and others) to continuously improve service quality and efficiency.
• Deliver system and process training to new joiners.
• Respond to internal stakeholders regarding questions or issues related to Workday processing data and/or HR reporting.
• Cooperate actively and closely with colleagues from other HRConnect Teams for outstanding service delivery.

 
Qualifications & Experience

• Solid knowledge and expertise in HR systems — Workday is a must.
• 2 years of experience in an HR environment.
• Recent college graduates with an HR degree will be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree required, with strong preference for a concentration in HR.
• Technical expertise in HR processes and understanding of process dependencies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and other languages as required.
• Customer orientation and ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Bi-lingual Spanish speaking and written skills required.

Experience in project management is considered an asset. 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 28.00/hr.