Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: People Experience Projects (Human Resources Generalist I)Location: Chicago, IL 60629Pay Rate: $28.99 – $32.25/hrWork Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PMDuration: 05/11/2026 to 09/30/2026Work Type: Hybrid (2 days onsite)Job OverviewThe People Experience Projects role is a specialized HR Generalist position focused on driving operational excellence and process improvement within the Chicago Bakery. The primary objective is to streamline and harmonize critical HR administrative functions, specifically targeting Time & Attendance, I-9 compliance, and Leave Management. This role requires a data-driven individual who can move beyond immediate fixes to build long-term, systemic solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesTime & Attendance (T&A) Optimization: Drive projects to improve T&A processes at the site.Capability Building: Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and build T&A capabilities among site managers to empower them to own and drive the process effectively.I-9 Compliance: Lead initiatives to streamline and harmonize the I-9 process to ensure full regulatory alignment and efficiency.Process Standardization: Develop and standardize localized processes for Leave Management, Time & Attendance, and Absenteeism Management.Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with leaders and stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization to execute project focus areas.Key CompetenciesData & Analytics: High proficiency in MS Excel is mandatory. The candidate must be comfortable working with large sets of People data and metrics to derive insights into trends and eliminate operational losses.Root Cause Mindset: Demonstrated ability to analyze problems down to the root cause, balancing quick fixes with the development of systemic, long-term solutions for frequently occurring issues.Stakeholder Engagement: Strong influence and engagement skills to identify key drivers and successfully enroll stakeholders into action plans.Benefits (employee contribution):Health insuranceHealth savings accountDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible spending accountsLife insuranceRetirement planAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.