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HR Generalist-Contractor

Financial Health Network

People & HR

Chicago, IL, USA · Washington, DC, USA · Remote

USD 24-28 / hour

Posted on Dec 2, 2025

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Position: HR Generalist-Contractor

Location:

Chicago, Washington D.C., or remote

Job Id: 501

# of Openings: 1

HR Generalist (Contractor)

HR Generalist (Contractor)

SCOPE OF ROLE

The HR Generalist (Contractor) will play a key role in supporting human resources operations at a dynamic nonprofit organization. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this position will collaborate closely with the Talent Team to manage onboarding, offboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, compliance, and HR reporting for a multi-state workforce. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience working with Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and external HR vendors to ensure seamless operations and compliance.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience

LOCATION
Chicago Preferred

SALARY RANGE
$24-$28 hourly
The skills and experience of qualified candidates will determine the exact compensation for which this job is filled.

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of Human Resources experience, with a focus on HR operations, payroll support, benefits administration, compliance, and HR reporting.
Strong knowledge of multi-state regulations and compliance requirements a plus
Experience working with Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and multiple external HR vendors
Strong organizational and project management skills- must have strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR analytics tools for reporting
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources Operations & Administration
Oversee the new employee remote onboarding process from offer letter through the first 90 days for full-time employees and summer interns.
Conduct new hire benefits reviews and ensure timely enrollment.
Compile employee data for quarterly SOTN presentations to introduce new hires and celebrate work anniversaries.
Administrative duties as assigned

Offboarding

Manage the employee offboarding process, ensuring the completion of exit checklists, including COBRA information, benefits termination, final paycheck processing, unused vacation payout coordination, IT access closure, and credit card cancellation.

Payroll Administration

Administer bi-monthly payroll process and ensure accuracy and timely updates including closing out time and attendance, new hires, terminations, annual bonuses/merits.
Administer the emergency savings account and student debt program, ensuring proper enrollment and removal processes.

HR Metrics & Reporting

Generate ad hoc reports on turnover, payroll, diversity, recruitment, compensation, and employee headcount.
Maintain HR metrics for year-end audits, capacity planning, recruitment, benefits enrollment, and turnover analysis.
Collaborate with the Shared Services team and/or external consultants to refine talent performance metrics and reporting dashboards.
Proficiency in designing presentations

Employee Benefits Administration

Manage benefits enrollment, terminations, and qualifying life events (QLEs) year-round, in partnership with the PEO and benefits vendors.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits-related inquiries.

Leave Administration

Oversee leave administration in partnership with PEO provider, providing additional guidance on leave policies
Maintain the sabbatical leave tracker and coordinate scheduling with eligible employees and leadership.

Talent Management

Serve as the administrator for the performance management system
Assist with compiling talent management reports, including succession planning and analytics.
Support the coordination and execution of mid-year and year-end talent activities, including promotions, compensation adjustments, and performance calibrations.

Compliance & Employee Relations

Monitor and implement multi-state HR laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and concerns.
Partner with HR Leadership and PEO support specialists on compliance-related matters.
Manage non-discrimination testing, ACA compliance with 401(k) plan sponsors, Form 5500 filings, and SAR distributions with vendors.
Assist in policy development and enforcement to promote fairness and consistency.
Review and verify medical documentation related to ADA accommodations.

HRIS & Personnel File Maintenance

Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems and PEO platform.
Manage data updates and compliance requirements across HR platforms.

ABOUT FINANCIAL HEALTH NETWORK

Make an impact in the financial lives of millions with our growing organization. The Financial Health Network is the leading authority on financial health. We envision a future where all people, especially those who are most vulnerable, have the day-to-day financial systems they need to be resilient and thrive. We are a trusted resource for business leaders, policymakers and innovators united in a mission to improve the financial health of their customers, employees and communities. Through groundbreaking research, advisory services, measurement tools, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, we advance awareness, understanding and proven best practices in support of improved financial health for all. With offices in Chicago and Washington, DC, Financial Health Network is a highly collaborative environment, seeking people who share our values.

At Financial Health Network our mission to improve financial health for all, especially the most vulnerable, can only be accomplished through a diverse population of employees at all levels who are representative of the many communities we seek to impact. We strive to recruit, hire, develop, empower, and retain talented individuals at all levels across various dimensions of diversity and intersectionality including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, neurodiversity, disability status, veteran status, and citizenship. We welcome and need your unique voice and look forward to having you join our team!

We will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. We will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

TO APPLY
Our mission is very important to us, and we would like to know why you would like to be a part of the Financial Health Network. Please submit a compelling cover letter and resume with your application.

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