Bilingual Benefits Specialist / HR Generalist? Northwest Side of Chicago, IL
? Direct Hire | ? Fully Onsite
? Salary: $70,000-$80,000 annually
Are you a Bilingual HR professional who enjoys balancing employee support, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR operations? We are seeking a Benefits Specialist / HR Generalist (fluent in English/Spanish) to join a nonprofit organization on Chicago's northwest side. This is a fully onsite role offering the opportunity to make a direct impact on employee experience and organizational success.
Key Responsibilities- Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and enrollment support
- Coordinate open enrollment, benefits changes, and vendor communications
- Maintain HRIS records and ensure accuracy of employee data
- Support employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes
- Assist with employee relations, policy administration, and HR compliance initiatives
- Manage leave of absence programs, including FMLA and other applicable leave requests
- Support recruitment efforts, including interview coordination and onboarding activities
- Prepare HR reports, audits, and compliance documentation
- Partner with leadership on HR projects and employee engagement initiatives
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Fluency in English/Spanish languages
- 3+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on benefits administration
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and benefits regulations
- Experience with HRIS systems and benefits platforms
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication and employee service skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or related certification is a plus
Full benefits are provided by the client. This may include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off and retirement savings.
Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year
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