Job Description
Introduction:
Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.
Overview:
We are seeking an HR Specialist to join a specialized team focused on delivering a high-touch, "white-glove" employee experience. In this role, you will serve as a key point of contact for employees, providing exceptional support and guidance throughout their employment journey, particularly during onboarding and integration activities.
Position Details
- Contract Length: Up to 6 months
- Location: Hybrid in Rolling Meadows, IL (2 days onsite per week)
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
- Equipment: Company-provided equipment; reliable high-speed internet required
How you'll make an impact:
- Serve as the primary HR contact for newly acquired employees, delivering personalized support and guidance.
- Respond to employee inquiries via phone and ticketing systems, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
- Facilitate onboarding activities and support employees through a seamless transition into the organization.
- Assist with questions related to HR policies, benefits, and integration processes.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records within Oracle HR systems.
- Provide administrative and clerical HR support as needed.
- Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities, including background checks, I-9 verifications, and related documentation.
- Prepare reports, communications, and employee-related documentation.
- Manage service tickets and ensure adherence to established service level agreements (SLAs).
- Support additional HR projects and responsibilities as assigned.
About you:
Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience in position or specialization, supporting HR programs and processes. Minimum of high school diploma. Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook. Must have prior experience completing transactions in HR Systems.
Preferred:
Behaviors: Aptitude for technology and process improvement. Comfortable with learning new technology and tools. Able to adapt to changing requirements and environment. Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills. Good judgment and critical thinking required.
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Rolling Meadows, Illinois |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1927 |
| Website | https://www.ajg.com/ |
About Company
Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, helps clients address risk, protect assets and recover from losses. The products and services we provide keep businesses and institutions running, and enable individuals and families to rebuild their lives. Gallagher is the only insurance broker recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a World's Most Ethical Company.
Gallagher provides retail and wholesale property and casualty brokerage, alternative risk transfer services, employee benefit consulting, and actuarial services. Gallagher also offers claims and information management, risk control consulting and appraisal services, human resource consulting, and retirement services.
Skills
- Administrative Skillsunmatched
- Broadbandunmatched
- Brokerageunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Contract Managementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- HRIS/HRMSunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Human Resourcesunmatched
- Human Resources Processesunmatched
- Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft Outlookunmatched
- Onboardingunmatched
- Oracle Applicationsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Service Level Agreement (SLA)unmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
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