HR Consultant

HR Consultant Position

Are you a seasoned HR professional with expertise in HR process auditing, policy development, and change management? Our client, a leading organization in the education industry, is seeking an HR Consultant for a short-term assignment to conduct a comprehensive review and refresh of their Human Resources department.

Responsibilities include:

• Audit existing HR policies, practices, and department workflows for the organization.
• Identify policy gaps and compliance risks, particularly around confidentiality and document management.
• Update and expand the employee handbook and job descriptions; finalize all changes in a comprehensive, streamlined format.
• Document and create clear, standardized HR processes, with special emphasis on onboarding, legal/compliance reminders, and employee relations procedures.
• Recommend and implement modern filing and HR information systems, moving away from paper-based administration.
• Evaluate current software usage and advise on integration and optimization for HR operations.
• Collaborate with an existing HR Coordinator to transition knowledge and create robust systems for efficient department operation.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in HR auditing, policy writing, and process improvement.
• Proven success managing HR projects within education or similar highly regulated industries preferred.
• Familiarity with ADP, Sage, and HR technology implementations.
• Exceptional written communication skills and ability to navigate sensitive team dynamics.
• Experience supporting multi-site organizations and high-volume recruiting environments.

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. The position is based in Chicago, IL with an on-site work model!