HR Specialist

HR Specialist

Join our team as an HR Specialist. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Specialist to support our dynamic law firm. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our employees and enhancing the overall employee experience while working alongside a fractional HR leadership model. This position is ideal for an HR professional early in their career who is eager to build hands-on experience across multiple HR disciplines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

In this role, you'll support core HR functions including:

• Managing employee benefits and serving as a key resource for employee questions
• Supporting recruitment efforts, including posting roles and coordinating interviews
• Leading onboarding and offboarding processes
• Assisting with employee relations matters and maintaining confidentiality
• Supporting employee engagement and culture initiatives
• Maintaining HR systems and leveraging technology (including AI tools) to improve efficiency
• Partnering closely with an experienced fractional HR leader to execute HR strategies

What we're looking for:

• 1–3 years of HR experience
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred
• Law firm or professional services experience preferred
• Experience with HR systems (HRIS) and interest in HR technology/AI tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High level of discretion and professionalism

Why join us:

• Exposure to a broad range of HR functions in a professional services setting
• Opportunity to learn from experienced HR leadership
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Direct impact on employee experience and firm culture

Compensation & benefits: Salary range The expected salary range for this position starts at $65,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity, in alignment with Illinois pay transparency requirements. Benefits The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities. A general description of benefits and other compensation is provided to comply with Illinois Equal Pay Act salary transparency provisions.

Equal employment opportunity: The firm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, parental status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, credit history, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, order of protection status, family responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, work authorization status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Illinois Human Rights Act and Chicago Human Rights Ordinance. Reasonable accommodation: The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [insert contact information]. Fair chance statement: Consistent with Illinois and Chicago law, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. AI transparency in hiring: The firm may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment and selection process, such as posting roles, managing applicant flow, and screening for minimum qualifications. These tools are used to assist our HR and hiring teams, and all hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers. We do not design or use AI tools to make employment decisions based on protected characteristics (such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law), and we monitor our use of AI to reduce the risk of unlawful bias or disparate impact. Consistent with emerging Illinois requirements, applicants will be notified when AI or automated tools are used to influence or facilitate covered employment decisions and will receive information about the purpose of those tools and the types of data they rely on. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation or an alternative process if they are unable or prefer not to be evaluated by an AI-enabled tool, as permitted by law.

Apply today if you're looking to grow your HR career in a dynamic law firm environment while gaining exposure to both operational and strategic HR, we'd love to hear from you.